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Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
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Honda Civic Type R
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45
Car A
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45
Delivers serious performance—3.9 s to 100 km/h and 270 km/h top speed—while still offering 5 seats and a 460 L trunk. A strong fit for drivers who need family-capable practicality but prioritize acceleration and response.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety8.2 L/100km421 hp
Honda Civic Type R
Car B
Honda Civic Type R
The Honda Civic Type R combines strong acceleration and high top speed with five-seat practicality and reasonable efficiency. It’s good value in its segment for drivers who want a compact that’s exciting yet usable.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 66 / 66
City 52 / 54
Budget / value 54 / 61
Road trip 43 / 41
Performance 38 / 37
Cargo 25 / 22
Practical 51 / 51
Premium 55 / 30
Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45 · Orange = Honda Civic Type R

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45 Honda Civic Type R
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45

  • 3.9 s 0–100 km/h and 270 km/h top speed for standout performance
  • 421 hp and 500 Nm enable confident overtakes and highway merging
  • Seats 5 with a 460 L trunk, workable for growing families and city errands
  • 8.2 L/100 km combined is efficient for its class and good value at this price point

Honda Civic Type R

  • Strong acceleration and top speed for a compact performance car
  • Seats five with a 404-liter trunk, making daily family use realistic
  • FWD and compact size work well for city driving and commuting
  • Efficient for its class at 8.3 L/100 km and priced as good value in its segment

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45 if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45 uses 8.2 L/100km vs 8.3 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Honda Civic Type R if…
Performance & capability
Honda Civic Type R is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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