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Honda Legend III (KA9) or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W140?

1996–2004 vs 1991–1998 · Sedan vs Sedan

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Honda Legend III (KA9)1996–2004 · 1 engine · 3.5i, 3.5i ExclusiveSpecifications →Listings →
Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W1401991–1998 · 10 engines · Standard, Lang, AMG Styling, GuardSpecifications →Listings →
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Honda Legend III (KA9)1996–2004no listings
Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W1401991–1998no listings
Dimensions
Length4,995 mmLength5,113 mm–5,213 mm
Width1,820 mmWidth1,886 mm
Height1,435 mmHeight1,486 mm
Wheelbase2,910 mmWheelbase3,040 mm–3,140 mm
Ground clearance140 mmGround clearance140 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume450 lTrunk volume525 l
Curb weight1,710 kgCurb weight1,890 kg–2,190 kg
Fuel tank68 lFuel tank100 l
Engines
Production years1996–2004Production years1991–1998
Body typeSedanBody typeSedan
Number of engines1Number of engines10
Power151 kW (205 hp)Power110–300 kW (150–408 hp)
Displacement (l)3.5Displacement (l)2.8–6.0
FuelPetrolFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxAutomaticGearboxAutomatic
DrivetrainFront-wheelDrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption11.2 l/100 km · 3.5i V6Lowest consumption9 l/100 km · S 350 Turbodiesel
Best 0–100 km/h9.1 s · 3.5i V6Best 0–100 km/h6.3 s · S 600
Top speed220 km/hTop speed250 km/h
Trim levels3.5i · Standard
Items in the base trim32 · 3.5iItems in the base trim22 · Standard
Items in the top trim40 · 3.5i ExclusiveItems in the top trim28 · Lang
Equipment · Comfort9 · 8
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—
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
Velour—Velour✓
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 · 3
Heated Side Mirrors✓Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights✓Fog Lights—
Headlight Washers—Headlight Washers✓
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 4
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags—
Traction Control✓Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)—Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm✓Alarm—
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Alloy Wheels✓Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels✓R16 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Honda Legend III (KA9) or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W140?

Length: Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W140 5,213 mm, Honda Legend III (KA9) 4,995 mm (a 218 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,140 vs 2,910 mm. Boot: 525 vs 450 l.

Which uses less fuel — Honda Legend III (KA9) or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W140?

The most frugal Honda Legend III (KA9) uses 11.2 l/100 km (3.5i V6); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W140 9 l/100 km (S 350 Turbodiesel).

Which is more powerful — Honda Legend III (KA9) or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W140?

The strongest Honda Legend III (KA9) makes 151 kW (205 hp) (3.5i V6); the strongest Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W140 300 kW (408 hp) (600 SEL).

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