2009 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2009 Honda Civic and 2009 Mercedes-Benz R were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,985 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 445 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz R.
Because 2009 Mercedes-Benz R is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Mercedes-Benz R has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2009 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Civic | R |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3220 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
