Honda HR-V vs Mercedes C-Class Wagon – Which one offers the better deal?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: 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 HR-V has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29700 £, while the Mercedes C-Class Wagon costs 42400 £. That’s a price difference of around 12700 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C-Class Wagon manages with 0.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Honda HR-V with 5.40 L. The difference is about 5 L per 100 km.

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 C-Class Wagon has a decisively edge – offering 680 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 549 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon is strongly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the Honda HR-V takes 10.60 s. That’s about 7.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon performs distinctly better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Honda HR-V tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 110 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Wagon pulls strongly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 767 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Honda HR-V is visibly lighter – 1452 kg compared to 1755 kg. The difference is around 303 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon offers visibly more room – 490 L compared to 319 L. That’s a difference of about 171 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon performs a bit better – up to 1510 L, which is about 221 L more than the Honda HR-V.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes C-Class Wagon visibly takes the win – 565 kg compared to 418 kg. That’s a difference of about 147 kg.

All in all, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon shows itself to be leaves its rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.