2007 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 4 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Civic | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5906 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2024 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2814 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3665 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 100 L |
