2012 Honda Insight vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2012 Honda Insight and 2012 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,034 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz A (134 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz A should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 1580 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 A (185 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Insight | 2012 Mercedes-Benz A | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Insight | A |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 2034 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
