2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 390 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Civic | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 3199 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 155 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 62 L |