2006 Mercedes-Benz A vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz A is newer by 1 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz A. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 528 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz A (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 Mercedes-Benz A has manual transmission. 2006 Mercedes-Benz A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercedes-Benz A | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Honda |
Model | A | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1167 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |