Mercedes-Benz E 300 vs Honda CR-V LX — full comparison

Mercedes-Benz E 300

Suv · Gasoline

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Honda CR-V LX

Suv · Gasoline

Mercedes-Benz E 300

Car A

Mercedes-Benz E 300

The Mercedes-Benz E 300 suits growing families and road trips, pairing a reliability and safety focus with brisk petrol performance. Five seats and a 540 L trunk add usability, while urban efficiency and price may be sticking points.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety258 hp

Honda CR-V LX

Car B

Honda CR-V LX

The Honda CR-V LX prioritizes family practicality and dependability with balanced performance and sensible efficiency. At around 29,000, it offers good value in its segment for growing families and cargo-heavy routines.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety7.5 L/100km

Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 75 / 88

City 29 / 48

Budget / value 50 / 67

Road trip 65 / 64

Performance 28 / 28

Cargo 38 / 66

Practical 54 / 65

Premium 59 / 24

Winter 40 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz E 300 · Orange = Honda CR-V LX

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz E 300 Honda CR-V LX

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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz E 300

Reliability and safety are key strengths in this model’s profile.
Five seats and a 540 L trunk support family duties and longer journeys.
0–100 km/h in 5.7 s for confident highway merging and overtakes.
Good value in its segment for a premium petrol car with this level of pace.
8.7 L/100 km combined consumption can add up in city traffic.
Not aimed at performance driving; enthusiasts may want more edge.
Approx. 60,000 pricing sits firmly in the premium bracket.
Best fit is highway and family use rather than dense city commuting.

Honda CR-V LX

Large 1033-liter cargo area suits strollers, gear, and bulk shopping
Signals emphasize reliability and safety for family duty
190 hp and 0–100 km/h in 9 s deliver confident everyday performance
Priced around 29,000, presenting good value in its segment
Not aimed at performance driving; 0–100 km/h in 9 s is only moderate
Those seeking a premium-feel cabin and features may be disappointed
Five seats only; no third row for larger families
7.5 L/100 km may not satisfy drivers chasing ultra-low fuel use

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz E 300 if…

Efficiency & everyday ease

Mercedes-Benz E 300 is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.

Pick Honda CR-V LX if…

Performance & capability

Honda CR-V LX is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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