2007 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2007 Honda Civic and 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK (269 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Civic | SLK |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 269 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |