2012 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2013 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2013 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. (203 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2013 Honda Ridgeline is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Ridgeline. (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | 2013 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Honda |
| Model | C | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2143 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4606 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1459 mm | 1786 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 83 L |
