2001 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,796 cc, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 395 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Civic | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Civic | C |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1796 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 153 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |