2007 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML would be higher. At 2,685 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML (161 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 870 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Honda |
| Model | ML | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2685 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 47 L |
