Honda Civic 2015 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 174 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Honda Civic engine produces 18 HP more power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes C class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.8 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Civic consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Civic could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 4.63 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Civic is 6 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 428 litres | 480 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Honda Civic has 52 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.22 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`315 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes C class is better rated in child safety tests. The Honda Civic scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | 28 400 | |
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