2010 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS

To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 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 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 577 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 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 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 CLS. 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 CLS (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 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. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Honda Civic 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
Make Honda Mercedes-Benz
Model Civic CLS
Year Released 2010 2012
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2000 cc 4663 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 197 HP 402 HP
Engine RPM 7800 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 188 Nm 600 Nm
Torque RPM 6100 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual 7-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1313 kg 1890 kg
Vehicle Length 4458 mm 4940 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1882 mm
Vehicle Height 1397 mm 1417 mm
Wheelbase Size 2649 mm 2875 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.1 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.2 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 80 L