Honda Legend IV (KB1) or Mercedes-Benz CLS C219?

2006–2012 vs 2004–2010 · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: Legend IV (KB1) 4,930 mm, CLS C219 4,920 mm — a 1 cm difference.
Boot: Legend IV (KB1) 452 l, CLS C219 505 l.
Lowest consumption: Legend IV (KB1) 11.4 l/100 km, CLS C219 7.6 l/100 km.
Power: Legend IV (KB1) 217 kW, CLS C219 165–378 kW.
Standard equipment: Legend IV (KB1) 48 items (Standard), CLS C219 35 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Honda Legend IV (KB1)2006–2012 · 1 engine · Standard, ExclusiveSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz CLS C2192004–2010 · 8 engines · Standard, AMG Sportpaket, Grand Edition, designoSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Honda Legend IV (KB1)2006–2012no listings	Mercedes-Benz CLS C2192004–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,930 mm	Length4,910 mm–4,920 mm
Width	Width1,845 mm	Width1,873 mm
Height	Height1,455 mm	Height1,389 mm–1,430 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,800 mm	Wheelbase2,854 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm	Ground clearance105 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume452 l	Trunk volume505 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,855 kg	Curb weight1,680 kg–1,870 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank73 l	Fuel tank80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2006–2012	Production years2004–2010
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines1	Number of engines8
Power	Power217 kW (295 hp)	Power165–378 kW (224–514 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.5	Displacement (l)3.0–6.2
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption11.4 l/100 km · 3.5 V6 SH-AWD	Lowest consumption7.6 l/100 km · CLS 320 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.3 s · 3.5 V6 SH-AWD	Best 0–100 km/h4.5 s · CLS 63 AMG
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim48 · Standard	Items in the base trim35 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim55 · Exclusive	Items in the top trim36 · AMG Sportpaket
Equipment · Comfort14 · 9
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✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control✓	Adaptive Cruise Control—
Front Parking Sensors	Front Parking Sensors✓	Front Parking Sensors✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment	Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment✓	Electric Steering Wheel 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—
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry—
Power Folding Mirrors	Power Folding Mirrors✓	Power Folding Mirrors—
Mirror Memory	Mirror Memory✓	Mirror Memory—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior7 · 4
Leather	Leather✓	Leather✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats✓	Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats✓	Heated Front Seats—
Driver's Seat Memory	Driver's Seat Memory✓	Driver's Seat Memory—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest✓	Rear Armrest—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 3
Premium Audio System	Premium Audio System✓	Premium Audio System—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights8 · 6
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor✓
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers✓	Headlight Washers—
Adaptive Headlights	Adaptive Headlights✓	Adaptive Headlights✓
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 7
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✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Honda Legend IV (KB1) or Mercedes-Benz CLS C219?

Length: Honda Legend IV (KB1) 4,930 mm, Mercedes-Benz CLS C219 4,920 mm (a 10 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,800 vs 2,854 mm. Boot: 452 vs 505 l.

Which uses less fuel — Honda Legend IV (KB1) or Mercedes-Benz CLS C219?

The most frugal Honda Legend IV (KB1) uses 11.4 l/100 km (3.5 V6 SH-AWD); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz CLS C219 7.6 l/100 km (CLS 320 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Honda Legend IV (KB1) or Mercedes-Benz CLS C219?

The strongest Honda Legend IV (KB1) makes 217 kW (295 hp) (3.5 V6 SH-AWD); the strongest Mercedes-Benz CLS C219 378 kW (514 hp) (CLS 63 AMG).

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