Honda ZR-V vs Mercedes C-Class Wagon – Differences & prices compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Honda ZR-V has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36800 £, while the Mercedes C-Class Wagon costs 42400 £. That’s a price difference of around 5671 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C-Class Wagon manages with 0.40 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Honda ZR-V with 5.70 L. The difference is about 5.30 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 significantly edge – offering 680 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 496 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the Honda ZR-V takes 7.80 s. That’s about 4.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon performs visibly better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Honda ZR-V tops out at 173 km/h. The difference is around 107 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Wagon pulls strongly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 705 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 ZR-V is slight lighter – 1660 kg compared to 1755 kg. The difference is around 95 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon offers noticeably more room – 490 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon performs a bit better – up to 1510 L, which is about 198 L more than the Honda ZR-V.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes C-Class Wagon somewhat takes the win – 565 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 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.