2010 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,143 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (136 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 C (360 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Honda Civic | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Civic | C |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Natural Gas (CNG) | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4503 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1753 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1459 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 66 L |