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Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Skoda Superb Limousine comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (32,700 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class Saloon or Skoda Superb Limousine?

Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Skoda Superb Limousine: Key differences

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • only slightly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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Skoda Superb Limousine

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  • clearly more electric range
  • visibly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes A Class Saloon is only slightly cheaper – starting at 32,700 £ , while the Skoda Superb Limousine costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,336 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Skoda Superb Limousine with 1.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Skoda Superb Limousine offers clearly more range – reaching up to 140 km, about 52 km more than the Mercedes A Class Saloon.

Superb Limousine

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes A Class Saloon offers slightly more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class Saloon is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Skoda Superb Limousine takes 5.6 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

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

A Class Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

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, Mercedes A Class Saloon is very slightly lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 1,559 kg. The difference is around 109 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Superb Limousine offers visibly more boot space – 645 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 250 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Superb Limousine carries moderately more – 580 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon stands well ahead of its rival 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
Mercedes A Class Saloon
Skoda Superb Limousine

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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 Superb Limousine

The Skoda Superb is the quietly imposing saloon that turns everyday practicality into tasteful luxury, with a roomy, well-thought-out cabin and a boot that swallows groceries and luggage with military discipline. For buyers who want executive presence without the badge snobbery, it’s a clever, polished choice that rewards sensible thinking with genuine comfort and pragmatic charm.

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Mercedes A Class Saloon
Skoda Superb Limousine

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Price
35,100 - 52,100 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
131 - 140 km
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
16 - 184 g/km
co2
26 - 175 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Curb weight
1,559 - 1,896 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
486 - 645 L
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Length
-
Width
1,796 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 490 kg
Payload
441 - 580 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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Power HP
150 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
110 - 200 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 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, F, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Skoda
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