2009 Mercedes-Benz C300 vs. 2009 Honda Accord
Sometimes you just want a serene drive that gets good mileage and comes off the forecourt leaving you some money from a $30,000 budget. Surely, that is not too much to ask. The 2009 Honda Accord may be the answer to sedans such as the 2009 Mercedes Benz C300 that sometimes asks too much from the consumer.
The new 2009 Honda Accord comes in under $30,000 and offers great fuel
economy. It does not carry the visual weight of a BMW 3 Series and it
does not have the legroom of a Mercedes Benz C Class, but it does give
you a fantastic option that will not overturn your bank balance.
Having dropped the hybrid, Honda launched a diesel version that is
emissions-compliant in all US states and offers pretty good fuel
economy itself. When set alongside the 2009 Mercedes Benz C300, the
Honda definitely offers a more economical package from top to bottom.
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| 2008 Honda Accord Model Line Overview | |
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| Model lineup: | Honda Accord LX Sedan ($20,360); LX-P Sedan ($21,360); LX-S Coupe ($21,860); EX Sedan ($23,060); EX Coupe ($23,160); EX-L Sedan ($25,060); EX-L Coupe ($25,160); EX V6 Sedan ($25,960); EX-L V6 Sedan ($28,060); EX-L V6 Coupe ($28,310) |
| Engines: | 177-hp 2.4-liter I4; 190-hp 2.4-liter I4; 268-hp 3.5-liter V6 |
| Transmissions: | 5-speed manual; 5-speed automatic; 6-speed manual |
| Safety equipment (standard): | two-stage front airbags, dual-chamber front side airbags, side curtain airbags, active front head restraints; electronic stability control, antilock brakes, tire pressure monitors, daytime running lights |
| Safety equipment (optional): | none |
| Basic warranty: | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled in: | Marysville, Ohio; Sayama, Japan |
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| Specifications As Tested | |
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| Model tested (MSRP): | Honda Accord EX-L Sedan ($25,060) |
| Standard equipment: | leather upholstery, dual-zone climate control, power steering, power disc brakes, power windows/locks/heated mirrors, moonroof, tilt-and-telescope steering wheel w/illuminated controls, heated front seats, power driver’s seat, sliding-top console, cruise control, floor shift, active noise cancellation, 17-inch alloy wheels, 270-watt sound system/CD changer, auto-dimming rearview mirror, six airbags, electronic stability control |
| Options as tested (MSRP): | voice-activated navigation |
| Destination charge: | ($635) |
| Gas guzzler tax: | N/A |
| Price as tested (MSRP): | $27,895 |
| Layout: | front-wheel drive |
| Engine: | 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm): | 190 @ 7000 |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): | 162 @ 4400 |
| Transmission: | 5-speed manual |
| EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: | 21/31 mpg |
| Wheelbase: | 110.2 in. |
| Length/width/height: | 194.1/72.7/58.1 in. |
| Track, f/r: | 62.2/62.2 in. |
| Turning circle: | 37.7 ft. |
| Seating capacity: | 5 |
| Head/hip/leg room, f: | 39.0/56.6/42.5 in. |
| Head/hip/leg room, m: | N/A |
| Head/hip/leg room, r: | 37.2/54.3/37.2 in. |
| Cargo volume: | 14.0 cu. ft. |
| Payload: | N/A |
| Towing capacity: | N/A |
| Suspension, f: | independent, coil springs |
| Suspension, r: | independent, coil springs |
| Ground clearance: | 3386 in. |
| Curb weight: | N/A |
| Tires: | P225/50VR17 |
| Brakes, f/r: | vented disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gal. |
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| 2008 C-Class Model Line Overview | |
| Model lineup: | Mercedes-Benz C300; C350 |
| Engines: | 228-hp 2.8-liter V6; 268-hp 3.5-liter V6 |
| Transmissions: | 7-speed automatic; 6-speed manual |
| Safety equipment (standard): | frontal airbags, side-impact airbags, curtain airbags; electronic stability control, traction control, ABS, EBD, Pre-Safe |
| Safety equipment (optional): | none |
| Basic warranty: | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled in: | Sindelfingen, Germany |
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| Specifications As Tested | |
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| Model tested (MSRP): | Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport |
| Standard equipment: | N/A |
| Options as tested (MSRP): | N/A |
| Destination charge: | N/A |
| Gas guzzler tax: | N/A |
| Price as tested (MSRP): | N/A |
| Layout: | rear-wheel drive |
| Engine: | 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm): | 268 @ 6000 |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): | 258 @ 2400 |
| Transmission: | 7-speed automatic |
| EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: | N/A |
| Wheelbase: | 108.7 in. |
| Length/width/height: | 180.4/69.7/57.0 in. |
| Track, f/r: | 60.4/60.5 in. |
| Turning circle: | 35.4 ft. |
| Seating capacity: | 5 |
| Head/hip/leg room, f: | 37.1/52.3/41.7 in. |
| Head/hip/leg room, m: | N/A |
| Head/hip/leg room, r: | 36.9/54.9/33.4 in. |
| Cargo volume: | 17.6 cu. ft. |
| Payload: | N/A |
| Towing capacity: | N/A |
| Suspension, f: | independent, coil springs, gas struts, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, r: | independent. five-link with coil springs, gas shocks, stabilizer bar |
| Ground clearance: | N/A |
| Curb weight: | 3498 lbs. |
| Tires: | P225/40ZR-17 front; P245/40ZR-17 rear |
| Brakes, f/r: | disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gal. |
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