2009 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R (187 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2012 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. 2012 Mercedes-Benz R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2012 Mercedes-Benz R | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Civic | R |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5156 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1958 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1661 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3216 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |