2005 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 401 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 172 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 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL. 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (630 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 481 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Civic | CL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1671 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 102.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1154 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |
