2005 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz C and 2005 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (362 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 541 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 C 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 C. 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 C (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercedes-Benz C | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Honda |
Model | C | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5439 cc | 1671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |