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Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Skoda Kodiaq comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (32,700 £ vs 37,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class Saloon or Skoda Kodiaq?

Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Skoda Kodiaq: Key differences

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • moderately cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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Skoda Kodiaq

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more electric range
  • considerably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A Class Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes A Class Saloon is moderately cheaper – starting at 32,700 £ , while the Skoda Kodiaq costs 37,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,156 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Skoda Kodiaq with 1.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Skoda Kodiaq offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 122 km, about 34 km more than the Mercedes A Class Saloon.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes A Class Saloon offers somewhat more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 55 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class Saloon is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Skoda Kodiaq takes 6.3 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class Saloon delivers slightly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

A Class Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class Saloon is slightly lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 1,684 kg. The difference is around 234 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers considerably more boot space – 910 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 515 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Kodiaq carries a bit more – 563 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 73 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £32,700
A Class Saloon

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 88 km
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Mercedes A Class Saloon

The Mercedes A‑Class Saloon blends compact practicality with premium flair, wrapping a surprisingly spacious interior in a slick, modern package that feels more grown-up than its hatchback sibling. It’s an ideal choice for city drivers who want Mercedes polish and cutting-edge tech without the ostentation of a larger saloon, and it even manages to make the daily commute feel a little bit special.

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Skoda Kodiaq

The Skoda Kodiaq is a practical, well built family SUV that puts space, comfort and usefulness ahead of showy gimmicks. Its composed ride, clever interior packaging and sensible feature set make it an easy, unpretentious choice for daily driving and longer journeys.

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Geert
5 May 2026, 08:49:23

The Skoda Kodiac looks sleeker and is bigger. The Ford Explorer is a bit smaller and there was such a fuss made about it, but it’s disappointing in looks and even worse on the inside.

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zlatko P.
10 Feb 2026, 10:37:54

more for money, pracical

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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Price
37,900 - 50,600 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
119 - 122 km
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
16 - 184 g/km
co2
35 - 186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Curb weight
1,684 - 1,970 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Length
-
Width
1,796 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 490 kg
Payload
460 - 563 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, E, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Skoda
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes A Class Saloon have?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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