2009 Honda HR-V vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC
To start off, both 2009 Honda HR-V and 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2009 Honda HR-V. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC weights approximately 148 kg more than 2009 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda HR-V 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 CLC (250 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda HR-V. (144 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda HR-V | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | HR-V | CLC |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1317 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |
