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Honda Civic vs Mercedes A-Class – Which one offers the better deal?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Honda Civic or Mercedes A-Class fits your lifestyle better.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes A-Class has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 32300 £, while the Honda Civic costs 32500 £. That’s a price difference of around 223 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes A-Class manages with 2.30 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Honda Civic with 4.70 L. The difference is about 2.40 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes A-Class has a clearly edge – offering 320 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A-Class is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.70 s, while the Honda Civic takes 7.80 s. That’s about 3.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes A-Class performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Honda Civic tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes A-Class pulls noticeable stronger with 450 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Mercedes A-Class is minimal lighter – 1440 kg compared to 1517 kg. The difference is around 77 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Honda Civic offers a bit more room – 410 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Honda Civic performs slight better – up to 1220 L, which is about 30 L more than the Mercedes A-Class.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes A-Class a bit takes the win – 485 kg compared to 397 kg. That’s a difference of about 88 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes A-Class proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes A-Class is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Mercedes A-Class

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 8.3 L
  • Electric Range : 85 km
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Honda Civic

The Honda Civic mixes practical daily usability with a surprisingly engaging driving character, wrapping clever interior design and dependable engineering in a tidy, modern package. It’s a smart buy for drivers who want sensible reliability, a bit of fun behind the wheel, and a shape that never looks like it’s trying too hard.

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Mercedes A-Class

The Mercedes A‑Class arrives as a compact charmer that dresses premium materials and a cockpit full of screens in a tidy, city-friendly package, delivering surprising agility and poise. For buyers who want a luxury badge, clever tech and a car that's equally happy in tight streets or on a spirited country run, the A‑Class offers a grown-up feel with a cheeky streak.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
32500 - 35500 £
Price
32300 - 55600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5 L
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 8.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
co2
108 - 114 g/km
co2
53 - 188 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1517 - 1533 kg
Curb weight
1440 - 1695 kg
Trunk capacity
404 - 410 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Length
4560 mm
Length
4428 - 4447 mm
Width
1890 mm
Width
1796 mm
Height
1408 mm
Height
1407 - 1423 mm
Max trunk capacity
1187 - 1220 L
Max trunk capacity
1125 - 1190 L
Payload
348 - 397 kg
Payload
475 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 HP
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 250 km/h
Torque
315 Nm
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
1993 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
Brand
Honda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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What drivetrain options does the Honda Civic have?

The Honda Civic is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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