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Honda Legend III (KA9) or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W211?

1996–2004 vs 2002–2009 · Sedan vs Sedan/Wagon

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Honda Legend III (KA9)1996–2004 · 1 engine · 3.5i, 3.5i ExclusiveSpecifications →Listings →
Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W2112002–2009 · 14 engines · Classic, Elegance, Avantgarde, Sport EditionSpecifications →2 listings from €6,600 →
better value
Honda Legend III (KA9)1996–2004no listings
Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W2112002–20092 listings · from €6,600
Dimensions
Length4,995 mmLength4,818 mm–4,855 mm
Width1,820 mmWidth1,822 mm–1,834 mm
Height1,435 mmHeight1,452 mm–1,500 mm
Wheelbase2,910 mmWheelbase2,854 mm
Ground clearance140 mmGround clearance120 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume450 lTrunk volume540 l–690 l
Curb weight1,710 kgCurb weight1,495 kg–1,765 kg
Fuel tank68 lFuel tank65 l–80 l
Engines
Production years1996–2004Production years2002–2009
Body typeSedanBody typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines1Number of engines14
Power151 kW (205 hp)Power100–378 kW (136–514 hp)
Displacement (l)3.5Displacement (l)1.8–6.2
FuelPetrolFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxAutomaticGearboxAutomatic, Manual
DrivetrainFront-wheelDrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption11.2 l/100 km · 3.5i V6Lowest consumption5.8 l/100 km · E 220 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h9.1 s · 3.5i V6Best 0–100 km/h4.5 s · E 63 AMG
Top speed220 km/hTop speed250 km/h
Trim levels3.5i · Classic
Items in the base trim32 · 3.5iItems in the base trim26 · Classic
Items in the top trim40 · 3.5i ExclusiveItems in the top trim32 · Avantgarde
Equipment · Comfort9 · 10
Climate Control, 1-zone✓Climate Control, 1-zone—
Climate Control, 2-zone—Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents—Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control✓Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment✓Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment—
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows✓Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel✓Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior7 · 2
Fabric—Fabric✓
Leather✓Leather—
Electric Front Seats✓Electric Front Seats—
Heated Front Seats✓Heated Front Seats—
Driver's Seat Memory✓Driver's Seat Memory—
Leather Steering Wheel✓Leather Steering Wheel—
Rear Armrest✓Rear Armrest—
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Premium Audio System✓Premium Audio System—
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors✓Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights✓Fog Lights—
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror—
Equipment · Safety5 · 8
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags—Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts—Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control✓Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)—Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm✓Alarm—
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels—Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels✓Alloy Wheels—
R16 Wheels✓R16 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel—Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings0Listings2
Price fromnot specifiedPrice from€6,600
Average pricenot specifiedAverage price€7,250

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Honda Legend III (KA9) or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W211?

Length: Honda Legend III (KA9) 4,995 mm, Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W211 4,855 mm (a 140 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,910 vs 2,854 mm. Boot: 450 vs 690 l.

Which uses less fuel — Honda Legend III (KA9) or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W211?

The most frugal Honda Legend III (KA9) uses 11.2 l/100 km (3.5i V6); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W211 5.8 l/100 km (E 220 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Honda Legend III (KA9) or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W211?

The strongest Honda Legend III (KA9) makes 151 kW (205 hp) (3.5i V6); the strongest Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W211 378 kW (514 hp) (E 63 AMG).

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