2008 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK
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 CLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK would be higher. At 6,208 cc, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 698 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK 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 CLK. 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 CLK (630 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK 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 CLK | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Civic | CLK |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 6208 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 877 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 102.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1878 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 14.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |