2008 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 370 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 C (510 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Civic | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 2987 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 221 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |