2025 Honda CR-V vs 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE
The Mercedes-Benz EQE wins clearly, 93.7 to 50.7, on fuel & range, safety, performance.
2025 Honda CR-V
The 2025 Honda CR-V is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid, gas and hydrogen fuel cell compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the CR-…
2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE is sold in the U.S. as an electric midsize SUV with 8 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the EQE 350 Plus, is EPA-r…
2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE
Clear winThe Mercedes-Benz EQE wins clearly, 93.7 to 50.7, on fuel & range, safety, performance.
| Category · weight | 2025 Honda CR-Voverall 50.7 | 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQEoverall 93.7 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 45.6 | 100 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 46.9 | 85.8 | |||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 66 | 100 | |||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Overall | 50.7 | 93.7 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 3 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Mercedes-Benz EQE
Honda CR-V: base trim LX FWD · Mercedes-Benz EQE: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (4 against 293 filed with NHTSA).
- It is rated 94 combined against 40 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $900 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($800 against $1,700).
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
42 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Honda CR-VLX FWD | Mercedes-Benz EQE |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | — |
| Engine displacement | 1,498 cc | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 1.5L DI VTEC Turbo | — |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | — |
| Valve configuration | DOHC | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 190 hp | — |
| Torque | 179 lb-ft | — |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 28 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 30 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 34 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 5.640 | — |
| Transmission type | cvt | — |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | — |
| Overall height | 66.2 in | — |
| Overall length | 185 in | — |
| Overall width | 73.5 in | — |
| Wheelbase | 106 in | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 76.5 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 39.3 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 106 cu-ft | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40 in | — |
| Second-row headroom | 38.2 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | — |
| Second-row legroom | 41 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,472 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,472 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut | — |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link | — |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering | — |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 37.3 ft | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 312 mm | — |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | — |
| Parking brake type | epb | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 310 mm | — |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | — |
| Wheel material | steel | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 235/65R17 104H | — |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 14 gal | — |
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.9 in | — |
| Second-row shoulder room | 55.9 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
71 features · differences first, then sharedSafety28 differ · 28 listed
| Feature | Honda CR-VLX FWD | Mercedes-Benz EQE |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | std | — |
| Driver & Passenger i-SRS Airbag System | std | — |
| Front i-side Airbag System | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | std | — |
| Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | std | — |
| Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines | std | — |
| Side Curtain Airbag System | std | — |
| Hill Descent Control | std | — |
| Rear i-side Airbag System | std | — |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow | std | — |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | std | — |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | std | — |
| Auto High Beam Headlights | std | — |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | std | — |
| Driver & Passenger Knee Airbag System | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Automatic Brake Hold | std | — |
| Hill Start Assist | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) | std | — |
| Rear Seat Reminder (RSR) | std | — |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | std | — |
| Seat Belt Reminder for all Seating Positions | std | — |
| Seat-Belt Reminder for Front Seats | std | — |
| Seat-Belt Reminder for Rear Seats | std | — |
| Traffic Jam Assist (Traffic Jam Driving Support Function) | std | — |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®) with Traction Control | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®) with Traction Control | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | std | — |
Infotainment7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Honda CR-VLX FWD | Mercedes-Benz EQE |
|---|---|---|
| 160-Watt Audio System with 4 Speakers | std | — |
| 7-inch Color Touchscreen | std | — |
| 7-Inch TFT Meter Display | std | — |
| Android Auto™ Compatibility | std | — |
| Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | std | — |
| USB-A 2.5A Smartphone / Audio Interface (x1) - Front Seats | std | — |
Convenience6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Honda CR-VLX FWD | Mercedes-Benz EQE |
|---|---|---|
| Push Button Start | std | — |
| Brake Hold | std | — |
| Capless Fuel Filler | std | — |
| Cruise Control | std | — |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | std | — |
| Power Windows with Auto Up/Down Driver & Passenger Window | std | — |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Honda CR-VLX FWD | Mercedes-Benz EQE |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System | std | — |
Seating2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Honda CR-VLX FWD | Mercedes-Benz EQE |
|---|---|---|
| Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | std | — |
| Passenger Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | std | — |
Interior2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Honda CR-VLX FWD | Mercedes-Benz EQE |
|---|---|---|
| LED Front & Rear Map Lights | std | — |
| Sunvisor Vanity (Driver & Passenger) | std | — |
Exterior11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Honda CR-VLX FWD | Mercedes-Benz EQE |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-On/Off Headlight Operation | std | — |
| Halogen Rear Turn Indicators | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) | std | — |
| LED Front Turn Indicators | std | — |
| LED Headlights & Taillights | std | — |
| LED Side Mirror Turn Indicator | std | — |
| Privacy Glass | std | — |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | std | — |
| Smart Clear Wiper | std | — |
| Spare Tire: Included | std | — |
| Tailgate | std | — |
Powertrain11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Honda CR-VLX FWD | Mercedes-Benz EQE |
|---|---|---|
| Real-Time AWD with Intelligent Control System™ | std | — |
| Front-Wheel Drive | std | — |
| Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | std | — |
| Displacement (cc): 1,498 | std | — |
| Dynamic Drive Modes: 3-Mode Normal/Econ/Snow | std | — |
| Engine Type: 1.5L DI VTEC Turbo | std | — |
| Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm): 190 @ 6,000 | std | — |
| Idle-Stop | std | — |
| MPG Ratings* (City/Hwy/Combined) (2WD): 28 / 34 / 30 | std | — |
| MPG Ratings* (City/Hwy/Combined) (AWD): 26 / 31 / 28 | std | — |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 179 @ 1,700-5,000 | std | — |
Chassis3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Honda CR-VLX FWD | Mercedes-Benz EQE |
|---|---|---|
| Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS) | std | — |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | std | — |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHonda CR-V
Top recalls
- critical Fuel System, Gasoline 25V378000 · 6 vehicles
- high Electrical System 25V858000 · 388 vehicles
- high Fuel System, Gasoline 24V763000 · 720,810 vehicles
- high Steering 24V744000 · 1,693,199 vehicles
- moderate Tires 26V663000 · 4,804 vehicles
- moderate Tires 26V366000 · 1,048,613 vehicles · filed unfixed
Mercedes-Benz EQE
Top recalls
- high Steering 25V533000 · 3,749 vehicles
- high Electrical System 24V372000 · 14,912 vehicles
- minor Back Over Prevention 25V830000 · 1,899 vehicles
- minor Back Over Prevention 25V366000 · 94 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Honda CR-VLX FWD | Mercedes-Benz EQE | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | — |
| Price range across trims | — 11 trims | — |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS, FCEV | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | CR-V FWD | EQE 350 Plus |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 40 | 94 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,700 | $800 |
| EV range | — | 308 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Honda CR-V or the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE wins clearly, 93.7 to 50.7, on fuel & range, safety, performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE scores 93.7 and the 2025 Honda CR-V 50.7. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Honda CR-V or the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE?
2025 Honda CR-V: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 6 recalls (1 filed with no repair available). 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE: no NHTSA rating yet, grade B, 4 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Honda CR-V and the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE?
Where the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (4 against 293 filed with NHTSA), is rated 94 combined against 40 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and costs $900 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($800 against $1,700).