Honda Civic 2008 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Honda Civic engine produces 44 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 75 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Honda Civic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Honda Civic) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda FR-V | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes C class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Civic is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 475 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Honda Civic has 125 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | no data | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mercedes C class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Honda Civic, so Mercedes C class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 6000 | |
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