2009 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 2,685 cc, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 472 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 E (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Civic | E |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2685 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |