2008 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 4 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 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 656 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 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 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. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Civic | CLS |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 4663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 402 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1882 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2875 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |