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Honda ZR-V vs Mercedes EQA comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 228 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda ZR-V or Mercedes EQA?

Honda ZR-V vs Mercedes EQA: Key differences

Honda ZR-V

4.8 (7 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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Mercedes EQA

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

ZR-V

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Honda ZR-V is clearly cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Mercedes EQA costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,817 £.

EQA

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 EQA offers a bit more power – delivering 228 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 44 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQA is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the Honda ZR-V takes 7.8 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQA delivers slightly more torque with 390 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 75 Nm more.

ZR-V

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, Honda ZR-V is visibly lighter – 1,660 kg compared to 2,115 kg. The difference is around 455 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Honda ZR-V carries marginally more – 455 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQA is clearly superior 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 £45,900
EQA

Mercedes EQA

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 228 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 476 km
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Honda ZR-V

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Reviews Honda ZR-V

4.8 (7 Reviews)
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Frans
18 May 2026, 09:50:16

Lovely driving feel, quiet, fast, solid and reliable.

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Denes Molnar
17 May 2026, 19:58:46

Enjoy to drive, long driving range, good fluel consumption.

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Pan
5 Oct 2025, 11:26:07

HONDA ZRV — snappy, fast, perfect in every way, whisper-quiet, maximum comfort, extraordinary quality and price. For me: 5 stars.

Mercedes EQA

The Mercedes EQA slips into the electric crossover ranks with the brand’s familiar luxury polish, offering a quiet, fuss-free drive that feels perfectly at home in the city or on a country escape. Inside it’s neatly finished and tech-forward, projecting grown-up refinement even if it plays things a bit safe for anyone chasing outright excitement.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,100 - 38,700 £
Price
45,900 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
476 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
130 - 132 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,660 - 1,710 kg
Curb weight
2,115 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
340 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
440 - 455 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 HP
Power HP
228 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
315 Nm
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
168 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Honda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Honda ZR-V?

The Honda ZR-V is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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