2012 Honda Insight vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 289 kg more than 2012 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 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 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (241 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Insight | 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Insight | C |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1246 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 62 L |
