2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 457 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Civic | CL |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
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 | 518 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 631 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |