2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic and 2005 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,441 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 394 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 640 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 S 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 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S (700 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz S 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 S | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Civic | S |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1684 cc | 5441 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 88 L |