2007 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 5 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), 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C 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 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (299 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Civic | C |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
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 | 140 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 299 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4592 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |