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Mercedes C Class Estate vs Honda ZR-V comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (42,600 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C Class Estate or Honda ZR-V?

Mercedes C Class Estate vs Honda ZR-V: Key differences

Mercedes C Class Estate

3.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Honda ZR-V

4.9 (6 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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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

C Class Estate

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 is markedly cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Estate costs 42,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,543 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C Class Estate uses 4.7 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Honda ZR-V with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

ZR-V

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 Estate offers clearly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 104 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Estate is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Honda ZR-V takes 7.8 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C Class Estate delivers considerably more torque with 550 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 235 Nm more.

C Class Estate

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 terms of curb weight, Honda ZR-V is only slightly lighter – 1,660 kg compared to 1,755 kg. The difference is around 95 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Estate carries slightly more – 565 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C Class Estate stands well ahead of its rival 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 £42,600
C Class Estate

Mercedes C Class Estate

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Mercedes C Class Estate
Honda ZR-V

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Dimensions and Body

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Mercedes C Class Estate

The Mercedes C-Class wagon dresses Mercedes refinement in a sensible, practical package, marrying a sleek estate silhouette with a plush, high-quality cabin that feels more premium than its badge implies. It quietly soaks up motorway miles and cartloads of family kit with composed handling and effortless comfort — a clever alternative to an SUV for buyers who still like to steer.

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Honda ZR-V

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.

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Mercedes C Class Estate
Honda ZR-V

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,600 - 67,200 £
Price
35,100 - 38,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
123 - 157 g/km
co2
130 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,755 - 1,940 kg
Curb weight
1,660 - 1,710 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
460 - 565 kg
Payload
440 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 288 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 550 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 212 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Honda
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