Honda Accord VIII (CU/CW) or Mercedes-Benz CLA C117?

2008–2015 vs 2013–2019 · Sedan vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: Accord VIII (CU/CW) 4,726 mm, CLA C117 4,640 mm — a 9 cm difference.
Boot: Accord VIII (CU/CW) 467 l, CLA C117 495 l.
Lowest consumption: Accord VIII (CU/CW) 5.6 l/100 km, CLA C117 3.9 l/100 km.
Power: Accord VIII (CU/CW) 110–148 kW, CLA C117 80–280 kW.
Standard equipment: Accord VIII (CU/CW) 36 items (Elegance), CLA C117 26 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Honda Accord VIII (CU/CW)2008–2015 · 3 engines · Elegance, Lifestyle, ExecutiveSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz CLA C1172013–2019 · 12 engines · Base, Style, Urban, AMG LineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Honda Accord VIII (CU/CW)2008–2015no listings	Mercedes-Benz CLA C1172013–2019no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,726 mm	Length4,630 mm–4,640 mm
Width	Width1,840 mm	Width1,777 mm
Height	Height1,440 mm	Height1,417 mm–1,437 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,705 mm	Wheelbase2,699 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm	Ground clearance105 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume467 l	Trunk volume470 l–495 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,450 kg–1,560 kg	Curb weight1,365 kg–1,520 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank65 l	Fuel tank50 l–56 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2008–2015	Production years2013–2019
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines12
Power	Power110–148 kW (150–201 hp)	Power80–280 kW (109–381 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–2.4	Displacement (l)1.5–2.1
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 2.2 i-DTEC	Lowest consumption3.9 l/100 km · CLA 180 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.2 s · 2.4 i-VTEC	Best 0–100 km/h4.2 s · AMG CLA 45 4MATIC
Top speed	Top speed220 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsElegance · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim36 · Elegance	Items in the base trim26 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim49 · Executive	Items in the top trim34 · AMG Line
Equipment · Comfort10 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 11
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Honda Accord VIII (CU/CW) or Mercedes-Benz CLA C117?

Length: Honda Accord VIII (CU/CW) 4,726 mm, Mercedes-Benz CLA C117 4,640 mm (a 86 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,705 vs 2,699 mm. Boot: 467 vs 495 l.

Which uses less fuel — Honda Accord VIII (CU/CW) or Mercedes-Benz CLA C117?

The most frugal Honda Accord VIII (CU/CW) uses 5.6 l/100 km (2.2 i-DTEC); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz CLA C117 3.9 l/100 km (CLA 180 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Honda Accord VIII (CU/CW) or Mercedes-Benz CLA C117?

The strongest Honda Accord VIII (CU/CW) makes 148 kW (201 hp) (2.4 i-VTEC); the strongest Mercedes-Benz CLA C117 280 kW (381 hp) (AMG CLA 45 4MATIC).

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