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Honda Legend IV (KB1) or Mercedes-Benz CLS C218?

2006–2012 vs 2010–2018 · Sedan vs Sedan/Wagon

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Honda Legend IV (KB1)2006–2012 · 1 engine · Standard, ExclusiveSpecifications →Listings →
Mercedes-Benz CLS C2182010–2018 · 13 engines · Standard, AMG Line, Edition 1, SportSpecifications →Listings →
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Honda Legend IV (KB1)2006–2012no listings
Mercedes-Benz CLS C2182010–2018no listings
Dimensions
Length4,930 mmLength4,940 mm–4,998 mm
Width1,845 mmWidth1,881 mm
Height1,455 mmHeight1,416 mm–1,417 mm
Wheelbase2,800 mmWheelbase2,874 mm
Ground clearance140 mmGround clearance100 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume452 lTrunk volume520 l–590 l
Curb weight1,855 kgCurb weight1,730 kg–1,925 kg
Fuel tank73 lFuel tank59 l–80 l
Engines
Production years2006–2012Production years2010–2018
Body typeSedanBody typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines1Number of engines13
Power217 kW (295 hp)Power125–430 kW (170–585 hp)
Displacement (l)3.5Displacement (l)2.1–5.5
FuelPetrolFuelDiesel, Petrol
GearboxAutomaticGearboxAutomatic
DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption11.4 l/100 km · 3.5 V6 SH-AWDLowest consumption4.6 l/100 km · CLS 220 BlueTEC
Best 0–100 km/h7.3 s · 3.5 V6 SH-AWDBest 0–100 km/h3.6 s · CLS 63 AMG S 4MATIC
Top speed250 km/hTop speed250 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Standard
Items in the base trim48 · StandardItems in the base trim36 · Standard
Items in the top trim55 · ExclusiveItems in the top trim37 · AMG Line
Equipment · Comfort14 · 11
Climate Control, 2-zone✓Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents✓Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control—Cruise Control✓
Adaptive Cruise Control✓Adaptive Cruise Control—
Automatic Parking—Automatic Parking✓
Front Parking Sensors✓Front Parking Sensors—
Rear Parking Sensors✓Rear Parking Sensors—
Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment✓Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment—
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows✓Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering—
Keyless Entry✓Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start—Push-button Start✓
Power Folding Mirrors✓Power Folding Mirrors—
Mirror Memory✓Mirror Memory—
Start-Stop System—Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel✓Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior7 · 5
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 · Multimedia4 · 5
Premium Audio System✓Premium Audio System—
Touchscreen Display—Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth✓Bluetooth✓
USB Port—USB Port✓
Navigation System✓Navigation System✓
AUX input✓AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights8 · 3
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—
LED Headlights—LED Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors✓Heated Side Mirrors—
Fog Lights✓Fog Lights—
Rain Sensor✓Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor✓Light Sensor✓
Headlight Washers✓Headlight Washers—
Adaptive Headlights✓Adaptive Headlights—
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror—
Equipment · Safety9 · 9
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags✓Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag—Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts✓Rear Isofix Mounts—
Traction Control✓Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)✓Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist—Hill Start Assist✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm✓Alarm✓
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior3 · 1
Alloy Wheels✓Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels✓R17 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel✓Compact spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Honda Legend IV (KB1) or Mercedes-Benz CLS C218?

Length: Mercedes-Benz CLS C218 4,998 mm, Honda Legend IV (KB1) 4,930 mm (a 68 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,874 vs 2,800 mm. Boot: 590 vs 452 l.

Which uses less fuel — Honda Legend IV (KB1) or Mercedes-Benz CLS C218?

The most frugal Honda Legend IV (KB1) uses 11.4 l/100 km (3.5 V6 SH-AWD); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz CLS C218 4.6 l/100 km (CLS 220 BlueTEC).

Which is more powerful — Honda Legend IV (KB1) or Mercedes-Benz CLS C218?

The strongest Honda Legend IV (KB1) makes 217 kW (295 hp) (3.5 V6 SH-AWD); the strongest Mercedes-Benz CLS C218 430 kW (585 hp) (CLS 63 AMG S 4MATIC).

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