Honda HR-V vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda HR-V and Mercedes-Benz GLA contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Honda HR-V and the Mercedes-Benz GLA.
When we compare the Honda HR-V's and the Mercedes-Benz GLA's specifications and ratings, the Honda HR-V has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and interior volume. The Mercedes-Benz GLA has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Honda HR-V's and the Mercedes-Benz GLA's specifications and ratings, the Honda HR-V is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz GLA.
Pricing: A used 2026 Honda HR-V ranges from $26,788 to $34,128 while a used 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA is priced between $47,130 to $52,398. For a new model, the Honda HR-V's price is between $27,595 and $33,400, with the Mercedes-Benz GLA priced between $43,420 and $54,540.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda HR-V loses 33.9 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz GLA loses 48.2 percent of its value. This means the Honda HR-V retains 14.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mercedes-Benz GLA.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda HR-V’s base engine makes 158 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz GLA base engine makes 221 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/subcompact SUVs, the Honda HR-V has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Mercedes-Benz GLA has the advantage in the areas of rear head room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Honda HR-V has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
27595 - 33400
Starting MSRP:
26200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
27500
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
21600 - 38900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
43420 - 54540
Starting MSRP:
41500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
40750
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
26100 - 49900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
30386
Price Range:
26788 - 34128
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
32681
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
28663 - 44719
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
50037
Price Range:
47130 - 52398
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
45657
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
29166 - 57767
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
9018
Depreciation %:
0.34420449
Resale Value $:
17182
Residual Value %:
0.65579551
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.42521964
Category Depreciation Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.34201311 - 0.47626721
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
20234
Depreciation %:
0.4875725
Resale Value $:
21266
Residual Value %:
0.5124275
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
0.4977078
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
0.45978416 - 0.54197624
Honda HR-V Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLA Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda HR-V
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
12.5
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
9.1 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz GLA
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
13.9
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
13.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
13.4 - 13.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.064
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Honda HR-V Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 67Ranking
3 out of / 21Ranking
5 out of / 67Ranking
6 out of / 21Ranking
7 out of / 21Ranking
9 out of / 21Ranking
10 out of / 14Ranking
11 out of / 21Ranking
12 out of / 56Ranking
12 out of / 21Ranking
13 out of / 21Ranking
14 out of / 21Ranking
20 out of / 67Ranking
39 out of / 67Ranking
46 out of / 67Ranking
48 out of / 67Ranking
49 out of / 67Ranking
55 out of / 67Ranking
58 out of / 67Mercedes-Benz GLA Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 10Ranking
12 out of / 68Ranking
12 out of / 64Ranking
13 out of / 68Ranking
13 out of / 68Ranking
24 out of / 68Ranking
37 out of / 68Ranking
40 out of / 68Ranking
43 out of / 68Ranking
53 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Honda HR-V Trim Levels
EX-L, LX, Sport
Mercedes-Benz GLA Trim Levels
AMG GLA 35, GLA 250, GLA 250 4MATIC
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
158 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
138 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
221 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Cargo Space:
24.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
55.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
123.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Cargo Space:
15.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
50.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
114.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3159 lbs
Width:
72.4 inches
Height:
63.4 inches
Length:
179.8 inches
Wheelbase:
104.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3605 lbs
Width:
79.5 inches
Height:
63.5 inches
Length:
173.6 inches
Wheelbase:
107.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/60R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Green
Nordic Forest Pearl
Silver
Solar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Cosmos Black Metallic / Night Black
Gray
Mountain Grey Metallic
Green
Not available
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic
White
Polar White
Red
MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black w/ Red Stitching
Gray
Sage Grey/Black
Beige
Macchiato Beige
Brown
Bahia Brown / Bahia Brown w/ Grey Stitching
Red
Classic Red/Black
