2005 Honda NSX vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,199 cc, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 150 kg more than 2005 Honda NSX.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (451 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda NSX | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | NSX | C |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3199 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 284 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |