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Honda Civic vs Mercedes CLA Coupe - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (184 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (32500 £ vs 39600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda Civic or Mercedes CLA Coupe?

Honda Civic

Mercedes CLA Coupe

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

Civic

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Honda Civic has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 32500 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Coupe costs 39600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7151 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Honda Civic manages with 4.70 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Coupe with 4.90 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.

CLA Coupe

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 CLA Coupe has a convincingly edge – offering 354 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.90 s, while the Honda Civic takes 7.80 s. That’s about 2.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLA Coupe performs to a small extent better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Honda Civic tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes CLA Coupe pulls evident stronger with 515 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm difference.

Civic

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, Honda Civic is slightly lighter – 1517 kg compared to 1695 kg. The difference is around 178 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Honda Civic offers hardly perceptible more room – 410 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes CLA Coupe a bit takes the win – 455 kg compared to 397 kg. That’s a difference of about 58 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes CLA Coupe shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £39,600
CLA Coupe

Mercedes CLA Coupe

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.3 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.2 - 12.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 541 - 791 km
Honda Civic
Mercedes CLA Coupe

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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 CLA Coupe

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The Mercedes CLA Coupe cuts a rakish silhouette that blends sporty coupe lines with everyday practicality, giving style-minded buyers a premium image without shouting. Inside it feels more luxurious than its size suggests, with a slick cabin, intuitive tech and a composed ride — the kind of car that parties in the city and still shows up polished on Sunday morning.

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Honda Civic
Mercedes CLA Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
32500 - 35500 £
Price
39600 - 66800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5 L
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
541 - 791 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
58 kWh
co2
108 - 114 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1517 - 1533 kg
Curb weight
1695 - 2135 kg
Trunk capacity
404 - 410 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
4560 mm
Length
4723 mm
Width
1890 mm
Width
1855 mm
Height
1408 mm
Height
1468 mm
Max trunk capacity
1187 - 1220 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
348 - 397 kg
Payload
430 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
315 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
1993 cm3
Engine capacity
1499 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Honda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Honda Civic have?

The Honda Civic is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.