2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL (303 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (141 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 1196 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 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 GL 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 GL (700 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 526 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 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 GL | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Civic | GL |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 2550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |
