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2025 Honda ZR-V e:HEV LX review
Honda's efficient hybrid powertrain is reserved for the top-spec ZR-V. Is it worth upgrading to from cheaper versions of the mid-size SUV?
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Josh Nevett
Honda ZR-V vs Mercedes-Benz GLB Comparison
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Based on the Honda ZR-V e:HEV LX
Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLB 200
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
57L
285 to 422 km
52L - 60L
390 to 546 km
Warranty
8 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$35,803 - $51,982
$67,600 - $105,100
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Engaging driving dynamics
- Cheap servicing costs
- Premium cabin materials
Misses
- Swoopy styling compromises boot space
- Expensive in hybrid form
- Hybrid loses spare wheel
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Genuinely flexible interior
- Boxy looks stand out
- Significantly cheaper than GLB 250
Misses
- Seriously expensive to service
- Base engine isn't particularly 'Mercedes'
- Updated technology remains quite fiddly
Colours Available
The following colours are available:
- Platinum White metallic
- Platinum Grey metallic
- Crystal Black metallic (excludes VTi X)
- Premium Crystal Blue metallic (excludes VTi X)
- Premium Crystal Garnet metallic
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB range is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Digital White metallic
- Iridium Silver metallic
- Mountain Grey metallic
- Cosmos Black metallic
- Spectral Blue metallic
- Manufaktur Patagonia Red metallic (+$692)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1993 | 1332 - 1991 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 2.0L, 1.3L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 131kW - 135kW | 120kW - 225kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5500 - 6100 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 315Nm | 270Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 | 2000 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
