2008 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz B is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz B. (94 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 54 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz B. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Honda Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz B. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz B.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2010 Mercedes-Benz B | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Civic | B |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 69.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |