Honda Accord Type R (1998 – 2005) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors (1998 – 2000): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 218 hp against 212 hp. The Honda Accord Type R is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.2 s against 8.3 s. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors has the higher top speed: 237 km/h against 228 km/h. The Honda Accord Type R is the lighter car, from 1,305 kg against 1,450 kg.
| Specification |
Honda
Accord Type R
1998 – 2005
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors
1998 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2005 | 1998 – 2000 |
| Body style | — | Convertible |
| Variants | 1 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 212 hp | 136 – 218 hp |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 190 – 308 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.2 s | 8.3 – 12.8 s |
| Top speed | 228 km/h | 200 – 237 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.6 L/100 km | 9.4 – 10.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,600 mm | 4,569 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,305 kg | 1,450 – 1,620 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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