Honda Civic 2006 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Honda Civic) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes C class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 20 HP more power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 125 NM less than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda FR-V | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito | |
| 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. | |||
| Honda Civic 2006 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda Civic 2006 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
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Honda Civic is smaller, but slightly higher. Honda Civic is 10 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 475 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Honda Civic has 85 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 2`105 | |
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| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 155 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 7400 | |
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