Honda Accord vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

The Honda Accord starts from $57,900 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz GLA opens at $58,900. That makes the Honda Accord the more affordable entry point by $1,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $63,690 and $64,790 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Honda Accord by roughly $1,850 in fuel alone.

Both the Honda Accord and Mercedes-Benz GLA hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Honda Accord packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Mercedes-Benz GLA.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Honda Accord and 7 in the Mercedes-Benz GLA.

The Honda Accord features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz GLA gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda Accord stands out with wireless charging, power tailgate and Bose audio that you will not find on the Mercedes-Benz GLA. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Honda Accord gets leather upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz GLA offers synthetic leather.

The Honda Accord uses a Hybrid producing 135kW and 315Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.8 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz GLA responds with a Petrol making 120kW and 250Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.1 seconds.

The Honda Accord has the clear power advantage at 135kW vs 120kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda Accord is 1.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda Accord measures 4,975mm long on a 2,830mm wheelbase, 564mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz GLA at 4,411mm (2,729mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda Accord generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 473L in the Honda Accord and 435L in the Mercedes-Benz GLA, giving the Honda Accord a 38L advantage.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz GLA leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,397/year for the Honda Accord and $1,767/year for the Mercedes-Benz GLA. That is a $370 annual difference in favour of the Honda Accord.

Estimated annual total: $1,397 (Honda Accord) vs $1,767 (Mercedes-Benz GLA). The Honda Accord saves you roughly $370 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda Accord) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz GLA). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda Accord)—.