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Honda Civic vs Mercedes C Class Wagon comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (32,500 £ vs 42,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda Civic or Mercedes C Class Wagon?

Honda Civic vs Mercedes C Class Wagon: Key differences

Honda Civic

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • moderately lighter

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 noticeably cheaper – starting at 32,500 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Wagon costs 42,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,115 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C Class Wagon uses 0.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Honda Civic with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

C Class Wagon

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 C Class Wagon offers substantially more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 496 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Honda Civic takes 7.8 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C Class Wagon delivers significantly more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 705 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, Honda Civic is moderately lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 1,755 kg. The difference is around 238 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Wagon carries noticeably more – 565 kg compared to 397 kg. That’s a difference of about 168 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C Class Wagon 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 £42,600
C Class Wagon

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.4 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 11 - 112 km
Honda Civic
Mercedes C Class Wagon

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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 C Class Wagon

The Mercedes C-Class wagon dresses Mercedes refinement in a sensible, practical package, marrying a sleek estate silhouette with a plush, high-quality cabin that feels more premium than its badge implies. It quietly soaks up motorway miles and cartloads of family kit with composed handling and effortless comfort — a clever alternative to an SUV for buyers who still like to steer.

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Honda Civic
Mercedes C Class Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,500 - 35,500 £
Price
42,600 - 104,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
11 - 112 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
co2
108 - 114 g/km
co2
11 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,533 kg
Curb weight
1,755 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
360 - 490 L
Length
-
Length
4,751 - 4,842 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
1,454 - 1,474 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,375 L
Payload
348 - 397 kg
Payload
440 - 565 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 HP
Power HP
186 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
232 - 280 km/h
Torque
315 Nm
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3

General

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