Compare performance (184 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (32,500 £ vs 48,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda Civic or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Honda Civic is significantly cheaper – starting at 32,500 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 48,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,454 £.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers considerably more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Honda Civic takes 7.8 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers visibly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.
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 terms of curb weight, Honda Civic is noticeably lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 558 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries a bit more – 460 kg compared to 397 kg. That’s a difference of about 63 kg.
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 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.
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 CLA Shooting Brake turns estate practicality into runway-ready style with a swooping roofline and coupe-like silhouette that makes even mundane errands feel a little more glamorous. Inside it pairs clever packaging with premium flair, so you get useful load space and a grown-up cabin — ideal if you want a car that looks like a showroom trophy but still handles the weekly shop without sulking.
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Price
32,500 - 35,500 £
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Price
48,900 - 60,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
742 - 768 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
108 - 114 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,517 - 1,533 kg
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Curb weight
2,075 - 2,155 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,890 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
348 - 397 kg
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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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
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
184 HP
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Power HP
272 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
315 Nm
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Torque
335 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
135 kW
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Power kW
200 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
1,993 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,025
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Model Year
2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Honda
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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