2006 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,784 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz S (361 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 2000 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 2000 Mercedes-Benz S. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz S (530 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2000 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Civic | S |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 5784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 361 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 6160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 4090 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 14.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 88 L |