Compare performance (184 HP vs 634 HP), boot space and price (32500 £ vs 96100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda Civic or Mercedes GLS?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Honda Civic has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 32500 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 96100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 63635 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Honda Civic manages with 4.70 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Mercedes GLS with 7.80 L. The difference is about 3.10 L per 100 km.
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 GLS has a significantly edge – offering 634 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 450 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLS is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.20 s, while the Honda Civic takes 7.80 s. That’s about 3.60 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLS performs distinct better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Honda Civic tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 100 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLS pulls decisively stronger with 850 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 535 Nm difference.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: Mercedes GLS offers evident more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.
In curb weight, Honda Civic is convincingly lighter – 1517 kg compared to 2550 kg. The difference is around 1033 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Honda Civic offers somewhat more room – 410 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLS performs decisively better – up to 2400 L, which is about 1180 L more than the Honda Civic.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLS decisively takes the win – 695 kg compared to 397 kg. That’s a difference of about 298 kg.
The Mercedes GLS proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes GLS is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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 GLS — usually just called the GLS — is Mercedes' flagship SUV, wrapping limousine-like comfort and commanding road presence into a smart, family-ready package. It pampers occupants with a hushed cabin, premium materials and intuitive tech, while still managing to feel confident and a little indulgent on the daily commute.
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Price
32500 - 35500 £
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Price
96100 - 208500 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5 L
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Consumption L/100km
7.8 - 13.7 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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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
204 - 310 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 L
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Fuel tank capacity
90 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
7
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1517 - 1533 kg
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Curb weight
2550 - 2825 kg
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Trunk capacity
404 - 410 L
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Trunk capacity
355 L
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Length
4560 mm
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Length
5208 - 5233 mm
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Width
1890 mm
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Width
1956 mm
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Height
1408 mm
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Height
1782 - 1838 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1187 - 1220 L
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Max trunk capacity
2400 L
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Payload
348 - 397 kg
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Payload
445 - 695 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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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
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
184 HP
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Power HP
333 - 634 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.7 s
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Max Speed
238 - 280 km/h
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Torque
315 Nm
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Torque
500 - 850 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Power kW
135 kW
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Power kW
245 - 466 kW
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Engine capacity
1993 cm3
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Engine capacity
2989 - 3982 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Honda
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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The Honda Civic is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.