Honda Civic 2003 vs Mercedes CLK 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Honda Civic) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes CLK) 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 154 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
| Honda Civic engine produces 25 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 186 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Despite less power, Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLK 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 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. | |||
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`590 | 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 (€): | 1400 | 4200 | |
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