Car A
Honda Passport
A 5-seat family-focused model with strong V6 power and an emphasis on reliability and safety. It’s good value in its segment, though its modest cargo space and fuel use may not suit everyone.
Honda Passport
Suv · Gasoline
vs
Mercedes-Benz CLA 200
Suv · Gasoline
Car B
Mercedes-Benz CLA 200
Efficient for its class and practical for growing families, the Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 balances brisk performance with a usable 455-liter trunk and five-seat cabin. It offers good value in its segment at 38,000 but prioritizes efficiency and everyday usability over hardcore performance or cargo capacity.
Why compared
cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price
Usage fit
Family
62
/
71
City
30
/
50
Budget / value
58
/
63
Road trip
57
/
52
Performance
28
/
27
Cargo
16
/
33
Practical
42
/
54
Premium
34
/
46
Winter
40
/
36
Scores out of 100. Blue = Honda Passport · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLA 200
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Honda Passport
Mercedes-Benz CLA 200
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Honda Passport
- Five-seat layout fits small families and daily duties
- Strong V6 (280 hp) with 6.5 s 0–100 km/h for confident passing
- Focus on reliability and safety supports peace of mind
- Around $37,000, offering good value in its segment
- Limited cargo capacity (113 L) for gear-heavy trips
- Combined 10.2 L/100 km may not suit fuel-conscious commuters
- Not tuned for performance driving despite healthy power
- Only five seats; no third-row option for larger families
Mercedes-Benz CLA 200
- Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100 km, easing daily commuting.
- Brisk 0–100 km/h in 6.9 s for confident merging and overtakes.
- Five seats and a 455 L trunk suit growing-family duties and weekend trips.
- Good value in its segment at a listed price of 38,000.
- Not aimed at performance driving despite decent acceleration.
- 455 L trunk may be tight for cargo-heavy use or bulky gear.
- Petrol-only powertrain with no electric driving or plug-in range.
- The 38,000 price may exceed tight budgets.
Verdict
Pick Honda Passport if…
Lower entry price
Honda Passport starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.