2010 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2010 Honda Civic and 2010 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 502 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz C is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C (299 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2010 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Honda Civic | 2010 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Civic | C |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 299 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4503 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1753 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1445 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2761 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |