2007 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 515 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML (349 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Civic | ML |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 2101 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1816 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2913 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 95 L |