Honda Civic Type-R vs Mercedes-Benz C 230K Sports Coupe
| Category | C 230K Sports Coupe | Honda Civic Type-R |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.3 l R4 | 2.0 l R4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 197 / 194 | 200 / 197 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 280 / 207 | 196 / 145 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1481 / 3265 | 1238 / 2729 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 133 / 131 | 162 / 159 |
Lap Times
| Track | C 230K Sports Coupe | Honda Civic Type-R |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:23.40 | 1:20.90 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | C 230K Sports Coupe | Honda Civic Type-R |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.7 s | 5.0 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 8.0 s | 6.8 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 15.6 s | 13.1 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 20.4 s | 17.2 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 27.5 s | 23.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 35.9 s | 28.4 s |
| 1000 m | 29.1 s | 27.4 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 7.3 s | 6.8 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 10.0 s | 8.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 9.5 s | 9.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 13.0 s | 12.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 27.9 s | 21.6 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 11.2 s @ 76.4 mph | 10.5 s @ 81.4 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 15.6 s | 15.1 s |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 27.0 s @ 114.3 mph | 24.9 s @ 119.3 mph |
General performance
| Category | C 230K Sports Coupe | Honda Civic Type-R |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 240 kph (149 mph) | 235 kph (146 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.40 g (4 m/s²) | 0.46 g (4 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 62.3 kph (38.7 mph) | 66.3 kph (41.2 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 8.0 l/100 km (29 mpg US / 35 UK) | 9.9 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 29 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 37 m (122 ft) | 39 m (129 ft) |
Summary
| Category | C 230K Sports Coupe | Honda Civic Type-R |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 91 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 73 | 100 |
| Overall | 84 | 100 |
Verdict
Civic Type-R is the fastest by considerable margin.
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