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Honda CR-V vs Mercedes SL Class comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 112,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda CR-V or Mercedes SL Class?

Honda CR-V vs Mercedes SL Class: Key differences

Honda CR-V

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mercedes SL Class

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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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

CR-V

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Honda CR-V is significantly cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 72,504 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Honda CR-V uses 2.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 6.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Honda CR-V offers considerably more range – reaching up to 78 km, about 66 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

SL Class

Engine and Performance:

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 SL Class offers considerably 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 significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Honda CR-V takes 9 s. That’s about 6.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers clearly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 335 Nm. That’s about 1,085 Nm more.

CR-V

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Honda CR-V offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes SL Class is barely lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 1,821 kg. The difference is around 11 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Honda CR-V offers clearly more boot space – 617 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 377 L.

When it comes to payload, the Honda CR-V carries markedly more – 475 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Honda CR-V is decisively ahead 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 £40,200
CR-V

Honda CR-V

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 184 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.6 - 6.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 78 km
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Honda CR-V

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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4.7 (6 Reviews)
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Henk van der Werf
1 Jun 2026, 20:15:51

The fuel economy you report in your test is, of course, nonsense. This is a plug-in, and so you're being fooled. Of course a CR‑V isn't more economical than an HR‑V. Think!

Roger
23 May 2026, 22:21:51

My 2026 CR‑V hybrid has had no problems. It’s quieter than my previous 2019 RAV4 hybrid. The exterior finish feels more solid across the whole vehicle. It’s less affected by crosswinds. I prefer the CR‑V’s driving. Its only drawback is that it uses just a little more fuel than the RAV4.

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Marek
19 May 2026, 07:08:56

Very comfortable, lots of space, combined fuel consumption about 6 l, reliable, simple to operate, without unnecessary gadgets, very well made, easy to drive, a car for the city and long trips.

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Yvi
18 Mar 2026, 18:55:49

Good car, very comfortable. It still drinks petrol — I do a lot of driving, so the hybrid system only makes itself felt in traffic jams....

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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
40,200 - 48,800 £
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 6.7 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
78 km
Electric Range
12 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
59 - 152 g/km
co2
206 - 309 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,821 - 1,988 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
579 - 617 L
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,866 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
439 - 475 kg
Payload
145 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 HP
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
335 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
D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Honda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Honda CR-V offered with different drivetrains?

The Honda CR-V is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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