2010 Honda Insight vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2010 Honda Insight 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2010 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 403 kg more than 2010 Honda Insight. 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 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 2010 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Insight, 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C (349 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Honda Insight | 2010 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Insight | C |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1300 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1237 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2761 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 5.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 66 L |