Compare performance (184 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (36800 £ vs 38800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda ZR-V or Mercedes GLA?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Honda ZR-V has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36800 £ , while the Mercedes GLA costs 38800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2065 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLA manages with 2.90 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Honda ZR-V with 5.70 L. The difference is about 2.80 L per 100 km.
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 GLA has a clearly edge – offering 421 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 237 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLA is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.30 s, while the Honda ZR-V takes 7.80 s. That’s about 3.50 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLA performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Honda ZR-V tops out at 173 km/h. The difference is around 97 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLA pulls distinct stronger with 500 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 185 Nm difference.
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 curb weight, Mercedes GLA is barely noticeable lighter – 1570 kg compared to 1660 kg. The difference is around 90 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLA offers a bit more room – 435 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLA performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1430 L, which is about 118 L more than the Honda ZR-V.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLA minimal takes the win – 500 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.
The Mercedes GLA 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.
The Honda ZR-V blends smart practicality with sharper styling than you might expect, giving buyers a calm, competent companion for daily life. Inside it's comfortable and cleverly laid out, easy to live with and never trying too hard to be exciting.
detailsThe Mercedes GLA blends Mercedes style with compact crossover practicality, looking sharper than its size suggests while still feeling purposeful around town. Inside it serves up premium materials and tech-forward ergonomics, and the composed ride makes it an appealing pick for buyers who want luxury wrapped in a city-friendly package with a wink of adventurous spirit.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
36800 - 40400 £
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Price
38800 - 75300 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 5.8 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 9.5 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
74 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
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co2
130 - 132 g/km
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co2
66 - 216 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
57 L
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Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1660 - 1710 kg
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Curb weight
1570 - 1810 kg
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Trunk capacity
370 - 380 L
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Trunk capacity
385 - 435 L
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Length
4568 mm
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Length
4412 - 4443 mm
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Width
1840 mm
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Width
1834 - 1849 mm
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Height
1613 mm
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Height
1590 - 1616 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1291 - 1312 L
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Max trunk capacity
1385 - 1430 L
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Payload
440 - 455 kg
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Payload
480 - 500 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
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Transmission
-
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
184 HP
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Power HP
116 - 421 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 11 s
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Max Speed
173 km/h
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Max Speed
190 - 270 km/h
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Torque
315 Nm
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Torque
230 - 500 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
135 kW
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Power kW
85 - 310 kW
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Engine capacity
1993 cm3
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
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Brand
Honda
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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The Honda ZR-V is available as Front-Wheel Drive.