Mercedes C class 2013 vs Honda Civic 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 174 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 18 HP less power than Honda Civic, but torque is 30 NM more than Honda Civic. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.7 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 4.69 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 6 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes C class is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 428 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes C class has 52 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.22 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 1`315 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes C class is better rated in child safety tests. The Honda Civic scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 26 200 | 18 000 | |
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