Honda Civic 2003 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Honda Civic engine produces 43 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 88 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Despite less power, Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that by driving the Honda Civic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
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 CLK) 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: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda FR-V, Honda Stream | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, 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 CLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes CLK 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: | 4.48 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.41 m | |
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Honda Civic is smaller. Honda Civic is 17 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 441 litres | 435 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Honda Civic has 6 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. The Mercedes CLK may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`570 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Honda Civic has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes CLK, so Honda Civic quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 4800 | |
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