Compare performance (320 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (32,700 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class Saloon or Skoda Octavia Limousine?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
Skoda Octavia Limousine is visibly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Mercedes A Class Saloon costs 32,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,744 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Limousine with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes A Class Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class Saloon is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Skoda Octavia Limousine takes 6.6 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class Saloon delivers somewhat more torque with 450 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is marginally lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,450 kg. The difference is around 99 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers visibly more boot space – 600 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 205 L.
When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Limousine carries moderately more – 545 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.
The Mercedes A Class Saloon is decisively ahead 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.
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.
detailsThe Skoda Octavia Limousine blends space and sensible charm into a calm, grown-up package that feels smarter than its modest badge suggests. Practical, comfortable and quietly clever, it's the sort of car that makes everyday driving feel noticeably less mundane and keeps both your wallet and patience intact.
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Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
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Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
88 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
16 - 184 g/km
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co2
111 - 154 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
4
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
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Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
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Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
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Trunk capacity
600 L
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Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,796 mm
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Width
1,829 mm
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Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
475 - 490 kg
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Payload
503 - 545 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 320 HP
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Power HP
116 - 204 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
200 - 450 Nm
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Torque
220 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
85 - 235 kW
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Power kW
85 - 150 kW
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Skoda
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