Mercedes C class 2013 vs Honda Civic 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes C class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Honda Civic) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 174 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 4 HP less power than Honda Civic, but torque is 180 NM more than Honda Civic. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 6.7 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 2.2 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 330 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes C class 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: | 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: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | 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. 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. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
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): | 2`135 | 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 (€): | 26 000 | 18 600 | |
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