Honda Civic Type R vs Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG
| Category | Honda Civic Type R | A 45 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 310 / 306 | 380 / 375 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 400 / 295 | 475 / 350 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1401 / 3089 | 1573 / 3468 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 221 / 218 | 242 / 238 |
| Average price | €36,000 | €58,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Honda Civic Type R | A 45 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.0 s | 1.2 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.2 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.8 s | 2.9 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.2 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.1 s | 5.6 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 8.1 s | 6.5 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 10.1 s | 7.3 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.9 s | 9.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 15.0 s | 12.1 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 18.8 s | 15.2 s |
| 0 - 250 kph | 37.4 s | 39.2 s |
| 1000 m | 24.6 s | 23.0 s @ 231.0 kph |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.8 s @ 88.2 mph | 8.8 s @ 95.7 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.5 s | 12.4 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Honda Civic Type R | A 45 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 4.0 s | 3.4 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 5.6 s | 5.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 3.9 s | 3.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 4.9 s | 4.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 7.0 s | 7.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 8.5 s | 7.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 10.6 s | 10.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 14.6 s | 15.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.5 s | 3.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 14.7 s | 11.8 s |
General performance
| Category | Honda Civic Type R | A 45 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 270 kph (168 mph) | 270 kph (168 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 20.3 s @ 1739 ft | 16.8 s @ 1434 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.54 g (5 m/s²) | 0.71 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 70.0 kph (43.5 mph) | 72.2 kph (44.9 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) | 10.9 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 26 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 32 m (106 ft) | 31 m (102 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 129 m (422 ft) | 126 m (414 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Honda Civic Type R | A 45 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 64 | 100 |
| Overall | 85 | 100 |
Verdict
A 45 AMG is the fastest by considerable margin.
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