2002 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 3,224 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 581 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Mercedes-Benz E 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 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E (479 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercedes-Benz E | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Honda |
Model | E | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3224 cc | 1671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 479 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 94.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |