Mercedes CLS 2004 vs Honda Civic 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 1.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 154 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 147 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 196 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 7.3 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLS consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLS could require 405 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLS 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 CLS) 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: | 450'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda FR-V, Honda Stream | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes CLS 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: | 4.91 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.40 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger. Mercedes CLS is 43 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 16 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 441 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLS has 64 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.4 metres more than that of the Honda Civic. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`195 | 1`590 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Mercedes CLS has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes CLS, so Mercedes CLS quality is probably better | ||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 1400 | |
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