Honda HR-V 3 Doors (2001 – 2006) vs Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse (2001 – 2004): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 140 hp against 124 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.2 s against 10.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 203 km/h against 170 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.8 L/100 km against 8.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,005 kg against 1,080 kg. At 4,011 mm, the Honda HR-V 3 Doors is 404 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse.
| Specification |
Honda
HR-V 3 Doors
2001 – 2006
|
Mercedes-Benz
A-Klasse
2001 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2006 | 2001 – 2004 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 2 | 12 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 105 – 124 hp | 75 – 140 hp |
| Torque | 135 – 144 Nm | 130 – 205 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.8 – 11.2 s | 8.2 – 16.8 s |
| Top speed | 165 – 170 km/h | 158 – 203 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.5 – 8.6 L/100 km | 4.8 – 8.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,011 mm | 3,607 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,580 mm | 1,575 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,350 mm | 2,423 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,080 – 1,160 kg | 1,005 – 1,155 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

