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 Honda Accord Type R 1998 – 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors 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

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