2025 Honda Civic Hybrid vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 Review

Picture of the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid

2025 Honda
Civic Hybrid

MSRP*: $30,150 to $33,150
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Picture of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450

2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLE 450

MSRP*: $76,400
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MPG - City 50 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 45 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 200-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 375-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 200 hp 375 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 179.0 in 194.6 in
Exterior Width 70.9 in 79.3 in
Leg Room Front 42.3 in
Rear 37.4 in
Info not available
Head Room Front 37.6 in
Rear 37.1 in
Front 40.2 in
Rear 37.8 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Due to its greater rear head- and legroom, backseat passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Honda Civic Hybrid than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450. The Honda Civic Hybrid will be a favorite with taller drivers due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Based on MSRP, the Honda Civic Hybrid is clearly a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.

Dimensions
Since the Honda Civic Hybrid is much slimmer than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Honda Civic Hybrid, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Honda Civic Hybrid is significantly less powerful than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450. The good news is that, reportedly, cars with lower horsepower engines often have lower insurance premiums.

Powertrain
The Honda Civic Hybrid has much less torque than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Honda Civic Hybrid and the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.