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Honda Civic vs Mercedes GLC – Which one offers the better deal?

Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: Honda Civic or Mercedes GLC?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Honda Civic has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 32500 £, while the Mercedes GLC costs 50300 £. That’s a price difference of around 17842 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLC manages with 1.60 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Honda Civic with 4.70 L. The difference is about 3.10 L per 100 km.

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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 GLC has a decisively edge – offering 680 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 496 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLC is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Honda Civic takes 7.80 s. That’s about 4.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLC performs noticeable better – reaching 275 km/h, while the Honda Civic tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 95 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLC pulls decisively stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 705 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Honda Civic is clearly perceptible lighter – 1517 kg compared to 1910 kg. The difference is around 393 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers noticeable more room – 620 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 210 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLC performs evident better – up to 1740 L, which is about 520 L more than the Honda Civic.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLC noticeable takes the win – 600 kg compared to 397 kg. That’s a difference of about 203 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes GLC shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects 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.

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Mercedes GLC

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 9.9 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.9 - 16.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 12 - 714 km
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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 GLC

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The Mercedes GLC blends plush cabin comfort and composed road manners into an SUV that feels more grown-up than it looks. It won’t shout for attention, but will quietly please buyers who want refinement, usable space and a touch of luxury without the drama.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
32500 - 35500 £
Price
50300 - 126600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5 L
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh
Electric Range
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Electric Range
12 - 714 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
94 kWh
co2
108 - 114 g/km
co2
0 - 225 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
49 - 65 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1517 - 1533 kg
Curb weight
1910 - 2535 kg
Trunk capacity
404 - 410 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Length
4560 mm
Length
4716 - 4845 mm
Width
1890 mm
Width
1890 - 1913 mm
Height
1408 mm
Height
1603 - 1647 mm
Max trunk capacity
1187 - 1220 L
Max trunk capacity
1335 - 1740 L
Payload
348 - 397 kg
Payload
475 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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
3.5 - 9 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
208 - 275 km/h
Torque
315 Nm
Torque
320 - 1020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
1993 cm3
Engine capacity
1991 - 2989 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025 - 2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, B, A
Brand
Honda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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What drivetrain options does the Honda Civic have?

The Honda Civic is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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