Compare performance (184 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (32500 £ vs 32700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda Civic or Mercedes A Class Saloon?
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.
Honda Civic has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 32500 £ , while the Mercedes A Class Saloon costs 32700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 236 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes A Class Saloon manages with 0.70 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Honda Civic with 4.70 L. The difference is about 4 L per 100 km.
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 Saloon has a decisively 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 Saloon is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the Honda Civic takes 7.80 s. That’s about 3 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes A Class Saloon 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 Saloon pulls distinct stronger with 450 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm difference.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Mercedes A Class Saloon is barely noticeable lighter – 1450 kg compared to 1517 kg. The difference is around 67 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Honda Civic offers hardly perceptible more room – 410 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes A Class Saloon slightly takes the win – 490 kg compared to 397 kg. That’s a difference of about 93 kg.
The Mercedes A Class Saloon holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
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.
detailsThe Mercedes A‑Class Saloon blends compact practicality with premium flair, wrapping a surprisingly spacious interior in a slick, modern package that feels more grown-up than its hatchback sibling. It’s an ideal choice for city drivers who want Mercedes polish and cutting-edge tech without the ostentation of a larger saloon, and it even manages to make the daily commute feel a little bit special.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
32500 - 35500 £
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Price
32700 - 55900 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5 L
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Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
88 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
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co2
108 - 114 g/km
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co2
16 - 184 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 L
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Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1517 - 1533 kg
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Curb weight
1450 - 1705 kg
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Trunk capacity
404 - 410 L
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Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
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Length
4560 mm
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Length
4558 - 4570 mm
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Width
1890 mm
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Width
1796 mm
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Height
1408 mm
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Height
1413 - 1429 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1187 - 1220 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
348 - 397 kg
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Payload
475 - 490 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
184 HP
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Power HP
116 - 320 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
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Torque
315 Nm
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Torque
200 - 450 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
135 kW
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Power kW
85 - 235 kW
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Engine capacity
1993 cm3
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
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Brand
Honda
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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The Honda Civic is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.