Mercedes C class 2004 vs Honda Civic 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 23 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Honda Civic. Despite the higher power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 390'000 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 C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Used also on Honda FR-V | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 4 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 390 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Honda Civic. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`675 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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