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Honda Civic vs Mercedes SL Class comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (32,500 £ vs 112,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda Civic or Mercedes SL Class?

Honda Civic vs Mercedes SL Class: Key differences

Honda Civic

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • moderately lighter
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Mercedes SL Class

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 32,500 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 80,219 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Honda Civic uses 4.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

SL Class

Engine and Performance:

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 SL Class offers substantially more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 632 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Honda Civic takes 7.8 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers substantially more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 1,105 Nm more.

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.

Seats: Honda Civic offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Honda Civic is moderately lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 293 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Honda Civic carries very slightly more – 397 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes SL Class shows a few small advantages 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 £112,700
SL Class

Mercedes SL Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 435 - 816 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 9 - 13.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 12 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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Reviews Honda Civic

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Galym
6 Feb 2026, 11:09:51

I used to have a petrol Civic and recently had the chance to drive the Civic hybrid. What a difference! Of course you’ve got to buy it! It’s a car that puts a big grin on your face behind the wheel. Sporty, eye-catching design.

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Mercedes SL Class

The Mercedes SL blends timeless elegance with a cheeky sense of occasion, its retractable roof turning any commute into a small celebratory parade. Behind the wheel it behaves like a grown-up sports car that prefers comfort and presence over headline-grabbing bravado, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want to arrive in style.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,500 - 35,500 £
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
12 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
108 - 114 g/km
co2
206 - 309 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,533 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
348 - 397 kg
Payload
145 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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
435 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
315 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
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Brand
Honda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Honda Civic?

The Honda Civic is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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