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Honda CR-V vs Mercedes GLB – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Honda CR-V or Mercedes GLB fits your lifestyle better.

Honda CR-V

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Mercedes GLB

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.

Mercedes GLB has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 40500 £, while the Honda CR-V costs 42800 £. That’s a price difference of around 2262 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Honda CR-V manages with 0.90 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Mercedes GLB with 5.60 L. The difference is about 4.70 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 GLB has a clearly edge – offering 320 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLB is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Honda CR-V takes 9 s. That’s about 3.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLB performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Honda CR-V tops out at 195 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLB pulls a bit stronger with 400 Nm compared to 335 Nm. That’s about 65 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, Mercedes GLB is somewhat lighter – 1640 kg compared to 1821 kg. The difference is around 181 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Honda CR-V offers minimal more room – 617 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 47 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLB performs slight better – up to 1805 L, which is about 95 L more than the Honda CR-V.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLB hardly perceptible takes the win – 500 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Honda CR-V proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Honda CR-V is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Honda CR-V
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Honda CR-V

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 184 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.9 - 6.7 L
  • Electric Range : 79 km
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Honda CR-V

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The Honda CR-V blends sensible practicality with a polished feel, offering roomy interiors and a confident ride that keeps commutes and weekend escapes equally comfortable. Its unshowy styling and reliable reputation make it a smart, low‑drama choice for buyers who want versatility without fuss — the kind of car that quietly makes everyday life a little easier.

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Mercedes GLB

The Mercedes GLB is a practical compact SUV that mixes boxy, family-friendly space with premium German polish, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want usefulness without pretension. It drives with a confident, composed feel and somehow manages to look both rugged and refined — the grown-up SUV that still likes to have fun.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
42800 - 52100 £
Price
40500 - 65300 £
Consumption L/100km
0.9 - 6.7 L
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
79 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
19 - 152 g/km
co2
146 - 204 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 57 L
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1821 - 1988 kg
Curb weight
1640 - 1820 kg
Trunk capacity
579 - 617 L
Trunk capacity
565 - 570 L
Length
4706 mm
Length
4634 - 4650 mm
Width
1866 mm
Width
1834 - 1850 mm
Height
1673 - 1684 mm
Height
1665 - 1692 mm
Max trunk capacity
1634 - 1710 L
Max trunk capacity
1800 - 1805 L
Payload
439 - 475 kg
Payload
500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 HP
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 11.5 s
Max Speed
187 - 195 km/h
Max Speed
188 - 250 km/h
Torque
335 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
1993 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G
Brand
Honda
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Mercedes-Benz

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What drivetrain options does the Honda CR-V have?

The Honda CR-V is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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