2009 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (198 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 795 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (231 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Accord | ML |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2913 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 95 L |
