Honda ZR-V vs Mercedes-Benz Eqv300

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Honda ZR-V
Honda ZR-V

$34,500 - $52,900

2024 price

Mercedes-Benz Eqv300
Mercedes-Benz Eqv300

2023 price

Summary

2024 Honda ZR-V
2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqv300
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 4, 1.5L

Not Applicable, 0.0L
Fuel Type
-

Electric
Fuel Efficiency
7.4L/100km (combined)

0.0L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

7
Dislikes
  • Flat, unsupportive front seats
  • Overly aggressive auto high beams
  • Higher than expected fuel economy

  • Bouncy ride quality
  • Ageing interior
  • It’s not cheap
2024 Honda ZR-V Summary

Hyundai Venue, Mazda CX-30, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, Toyota Corolla Cross… the list of box-fresh SUVs that have cropped up in the last decade could go on and on, and it’s no secret why.

SUVs are absolutely hot property right now and everyone wants to get onto the bandwagon with the right model and the right size, which explains the all-new Honda ZR-V.

Positioned above the HR-V but below the CR-V, Honda calls the ZR-V its mid-size SUV competitor that is designed to steal sales away from the in-demand Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV4.

So, does this new Honda really have what it takes to take on the best-selling SUVs in Australia?

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2023 Mercedes-Benz Eqv300 Summary

As far as vehicle niches go, this is pretty niche. The Mercedes-Benz EQV is Australia’s first premium electric seven-seat commercial vehicle-based people mover.

The EQV falls under Benz’s electric ‘EQ’ banner and is based on the Vito van platform, but adapted to house an all-electric powertrain

However, unlike the popular EQA small SUV or recently launched EQB, don’t expect to see too many EQVs on the roads.

It is likely to appeal to airport transfer operators, hotels and other corporate customers that need to ferry multiple people around in comfort.

But given the kilometres those airport limo drivers can clock up in a day, is an EV capable of doing the job? And will these buyers be happy to fork out more than $150,000 for the privilege?

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