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Honda e:Ny1 vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 41,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda e:Ny1 or Mercedes C-Class Saloon?

Honda e:Ny1 vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon: Key differences

Honda e:Ny1

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  • visibly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
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Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Honda e:Ny1 is visibly cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the Mercedes C-Class Saloon costs 41,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,905 £.

As for electric range, the Honda e:Ny1 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 412 km, about 401 km more than the Mercedes C-Class Saloon.

C-Class Saloon

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 C-Class Saloon offers considerably more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 476 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Honda e:Ny1 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon delivers substantially more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 710 Nm more.

e:Ny1

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes C-Class Saloon is very slightly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 1,730 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon offers noticeably more boot space – 455 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 94 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon carries clearly more – 570 kg compared to 350 kg. That’s a difference of about 220 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C-Class Saloon is far ahead overall 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 £41,300
C-Class Saloon

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 183 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 11 km
Honda e:Ny1
Mercedes C-Class Saloon

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Honda e:Ny1

The Honda e:Ny1 arrives as a cheeky, compact electric crossover that blends bold styling with clever practicality, perfect for city life and weekend escapes. Inside it's clean and tech-forward, offering a relaxed driving experience with enough space and refinement to make daily commutes feel surprisingly grown-up — and yes, the smile factor is real.

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Mercedes C-Class Saloon

The Mercedes C‑Class is the compact executive that dresses like it owns the boulevard, with an interior that blends modern elegance and plush comfort to make everyday driving feel unexpectedly special. On the road it pairs poise with a hint of cheeky agility, rewarding drivers who want refinement without forfeiting a touch of fun — and yes, it still looks great in the driveway.

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Honda e:Ny1
Mercedes C-Class Saloon

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,400 - 36,000 £
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
412 km
Electric Range
11 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
119 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,730 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
344 - 361 L
Trunk capacity
280 - 455 L
Length
4,387 mm
Length
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Width
1,790 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Height
1,584 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,136 - 1,176 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
350 kg
Payload
485 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 Nm
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, G
Brand
Honda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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