Mercedes C class 2018 vs Honda Civic 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 510 HP | 174 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 336 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 480 NM more than Honda Civic. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 6.7 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 480 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes C class is larger. Mercedes C class is 13 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes C class is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 428 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`180 kg | 1`315 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 24 200 | 16 400 | |
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