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Mercedes C-Class Wagon vs Honda Prelude – Which model is better for everyday use?

Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: Mercedes C-Class Wagon or Honda Prelude?

Mercedes C-Class Wagon

Honda Prelude

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Honda Prelude has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 42400 £, while the Mercedes C-Class Wagon costs 42400 £. That’s a price difference of around 14 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes C-Class Wagon manages with 0.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Honda Prelude with 5.20 L. The difference is about 4.80 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

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 C-Class Wagon has a clearly 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 significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the Honda Prelude takes 8.20 s. That’s about 4.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon performs distinct better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Honda Prelude tops out at 188 km/h. The difference is around 92 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes C-Class Wagon pulls decisively stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 705 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes C-Class Wagon offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon offers convincingly more room – 490 L compared to 264 L. That’s a difference of about 226 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon performs clearly better – up to 1510 L, which is about 750 L more than the Honda Prelude.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

Mercedes C-Class Wagon
Honda Prelude

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Mercedes C-Class Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.4 - 9 L
  • Electric Range : 11 - 112 km
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Mercedes C-Class Wagon

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 Prelude

The Honda Prelude is the coupe that proves Honda can blend precision with a hint of romance, serving up crisp steering and a chassis that loves a flowing road. It’s practical enough for the commute and stylish enough to make parking-lot goodbyes last longer, with reliability that keeps your wallet calm and your right foot curious.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
42400 - 115300 £
Price
42400 £
Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 9 L
Consumption L/100km
5.20 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
11 - 112 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
11 - 206 g/km
co2
117 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 66 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
3
Curb weight
1755 - 2235 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
360 - 490 L
Trunk capacity
264 L
Length
4751 - 4842 mm
Length
4525 mm
Width
1820 - 1900 mm
Width
1880 mm
Height
1454 - 1494 mm
Height
1349 mm
Max trunk capacity
1375 - 1510 L
Max trunk capacity
760 L
Payload
440 - 565 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 680 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.20 s
Max Speed
226 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
188 km/h
Torque
250 - 1020 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
1496 - 1999 cm3
Engine capacity
1993 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Honda

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Is the Mercedes C-Class Wagon offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes C-Class Wagon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.