Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Honda HR-V Comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLA

Honda HR-V

How they stack

2026 Mercedes-Benz

GLA

2025 Honda

HR-V

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How they stack...

CarExpert Rating

Very Good

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Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

CarExpert Rating

Very Good

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This rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.

Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC

Based on the Honda HR-V e:HEV X

Best suitable for...

Driving the family

City driving

Luxury

Fuel Efficiency

43L - 51L

318 to 459 km

40L

172 to 248 km

Warranty

5 year
warranty

8 year
warranty

MSRP

$63,600 - $99,000

$33,044 - $40,811

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CarExpert's Take

Jack Quick

Contributor

Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Zippy performance
Fun driving dynamics
Comfortable driving position

Misses

Expensive to buy and service
Fiddly steering wheel touch sliders
Lots of piano black around the cabin

Max Davies

Marketplace Journalist

Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Top-notch build quality
Quietly efficient driving
Versatile second-row Magic Seats

Misses

Only four seats
Not quite as sturdy as a ZR-V
A bit expensive for what you get

Colours Available

The HR-V is available in the following colours:

Premium Opal pearlescent
Platinum White pearlescent
Crystal Black pearlescent
Meteoroid Grey metallic
Premium Crystal Red metallic

All colours are a no cost option.

Reviews

Very Good

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA review

With mild-hybrid power, fresh looks and other tweaks, the latest Mercedes-Benz GLA is still a benchmark small luxury SUV, but the price hurts.

Jack Quick

2025 Honda HR-V review

Hybrid motoring isn't uncommon in the small SUV segment, and the HR-V is one of the better examples, but it doesn't come cheap.

Max Davies

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Specs

Type
TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION		-
Size (cc)
1332 - 1991		1498
Size (L)
2.0L, 1.3L		1.5L
Cylinders
4		4
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM		DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
16		16
Power
120kW - 225kW		89kW - 96kW
Power RPM
5500 - 6100		4000 - 6600
Torque
270Nm - 400Nm		145Nm - 253Nm
Torque RPM
2000 - 2500		4300
Bore Stroke
-		-
Compression Ratio
-		-

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