2011 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 2011 Honda Civic and 2011 Mercedes-Benz G were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz G (207 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz G is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz G 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz G (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2011 Mercedes-Benz G has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz G will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Civic | 2011 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Civic | G |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4503 mm | 4686 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1753 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 96 L |
