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Having driven in snow only twice in my lifetime, I can't answer your question directly, however FWD and AWD vehicles tend to be better in snowy/icy conditions since the driving wheels are in the front and the weight of the drivetrain is directly over them.
The Civic has pretty anemic torque compared to the E300, so its tendency towards spinning the tires is pretty low. My Accord and SDL both run very similar tires, both from the same manufacturer, and in the rain the SDL has a tendency for the rear end to step out if you're not careful or paying attention. Not exactly a "snow" condition, but still adverse weather with reduced traction.
That said, you can drive ANY car in ANY condition if you're a skilled enough driver. It's all about matching your driving style and skills to the current conditions. Not sure how an E300 would stack up to a Civic driving down a 6" snowdrift though...
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