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Honda Civic vs Mercedes A Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (32,500 £ vs 32,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda Civic or Mercedes A Class Saloon?

Honda Civic vs Mercedes A Class Saloon: Key differences

Honda Civic

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  • marginally cheaper
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Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Civic

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Honda Civic is marginally cheaper – starting at 32,500 £ , while the Mercedes A Class Saloon costs 32,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 236 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Honda Civic with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

A Class Saloon

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes A Class Saloon offers significantly more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class Saloon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Honda Civic takes 7.8 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class Saloon delivers markedly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm more.

Civic

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class Saloon is barely lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 1,517 kg. The difference is around 67 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class Saloon carries slightly more – 490 kg compared to 397 kg. That’s a difference of about 93 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon is far ahead overall 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.

from £32,700
A Class Saloon

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • 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 : 0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 88 km
Honda Civic
Mercedes A Class Saloon

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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 Saloon

The 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.

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Honda Civic
Mercedes A Class Saloon

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,500 - 35,500 £
Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
co2
108 - 114 g/km
co2
16 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,533 kg
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Length
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Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Height
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Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
348 - 397 kg
Payload
475 - 490 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
4.8 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
206 - 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
1,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
Brand
Honda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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