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Honda Jazz vs Mercedes A-Class – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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.

Honda Jazz has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23100 £, while the Mercedes A-Class costs 32300 £. That’s a price difference of around 9162 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes A-Class manages with 2.30 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Honda Jazz with 4.50 L. The difference is about 2.20 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 A-Class has a clearly edge – offering 320 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 198 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A-Class is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.70 s, while the Honda Jazz takes 9.40 s. That’s about 4.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes A-Class performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Honda Jazz tops out at 175 km/h. The difference is around 75 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes A-Class pulls convincingly stronger with 450 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 197 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, Honda Jazz is somewhat lighter – 1302 kg compared to 1440 kg. The difference is around 138 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes A-Class offers slightly more room – 350 L compared to 304 L. That’s a difference of about 46 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Honda Jazz performs minimal better – up to 1205 L, which is about 15 L more than the Mercedes A-Class.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes A-Class a bit takes the win – 485 kg compared to 388 kg. That’s a difference of about 97 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes A-Class proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes A-Class is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Mercedes A-Class

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 8.3 L
  • Electric Range : 85 km
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The Honda Jazz is a supremely practical small hatch that hides clever packaging and more usable space than it lets on, with friendly styling and an unfussy charm. It’s economical to run, easy to park and perfect for buyers who want reliable, versatile daily motoring without the hassle.

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Mercedes A-Class

The Mercedes A‑Class arrives as a compact charmer that dresses premium materials and a cockpit full of screens in a tidy, city-friendly package, delivering surprising agility and poise. For buyers who want a luxury badge, clever tech and a car that's equally happy in tight streets or on a spirited country run, the A‑Class offers a grown-up feel with a cheeky streak.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23100 - 26700 £
Price
32300 - 55600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.8 L
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 8.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
co2
102 - 108 g/km
co2
53 - 188 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1302 - 1320 kg
Curb weight
1440 - 1695 kg
Trunk capacity
304 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Length
4089 - 4105 mm
Length
4428 - 4447 mm
Width
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Width
1796 mm
Height
1526 - 1556 mm
Height
1407 - 1423 mm
Max trunk capacity
1205 L
Max trunk capacity
1125 - 1190 L
Payload
370 - 388 kg
Payload
475 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.4 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 250 km/h
Torque
253 Nm
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
1498 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
Brand
Honda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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Is the Honda Jazz offered with different drivetrains?

The Honda Jazz is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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