Honda Civic 2001 vs Mercedes CLK 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 3.2 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 | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Honda Civic engine produces 104 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 163 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 10.1 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Civic consumes 3.1 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 465 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Honda Civic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 480'000 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 CLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda FR-V, Honda Stream | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | |
| 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: | 4.44 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.37 m | |
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Honda Civic is smaller, but slightly higher. Honda Civic is 13 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLK, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 441 litres | 420 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Honda Civic has 21 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: | 11.6 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.9 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK, which means Honda Civic can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`570 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mercedes CLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes CLK, so Mercedes CLK quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
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