2005 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 6 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz R (187 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz R 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz R (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2011 Mercedes-Benz R 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. 2011 Mercedes-Benz R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2011 Mercedes-Benz R | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Civic | R |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1671 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5156 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1958 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1661 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3216 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |