2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic and 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,724 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML (232 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 1034 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 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML (347 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (151 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Civic | ML |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1685 cc | 3724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 347 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 2185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 83 L |