2009 Honda CR-V vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2009 Honda CR-V and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2009 Honda CR-V. (164 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 196 kg more than 2009 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda CR-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 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 C (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda CR-V. (220 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda CR-V | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CR-V | C |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2996 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 66 L |
