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Mercedes A Class vs Skoda Kodiaq comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 37,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or Skoda Kodiaq?

Mercedes A Class vs Skoda Kodiaq: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

2.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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Skoda Kodiaq

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly 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

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes A Class is somewhat cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the Skoda Kodiaq costs 37,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,309 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Kodiaq uses 1.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes A Class with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Skoda Kodiaq offers clearly more range – reaching up to 122 km, about 37 km more than the Mercedes A Class.

Kodiaq

Engine and Performance:

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 offers markedly more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 156 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Skoda Kodiaq takes 6.3 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class delivers slightly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

A Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class is slightly lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 1,684 kg. The difference is around 244 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers significantly more boot space – 910 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 560 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Kodiaq carries somewhat more – 563 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 78 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Kodiaq holds a narrow overall lead 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 £37,900
Kodiaq

Skoda Kodiaq

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.5 - 8.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 119 - 122 km
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Mercedes A Class

The Mercedes A‑Class arrives as a compact charmer that dresses premium materials and a cockpit full of screens in a tidy, city-friendly package, delivering surprising agility and poise. For buyers who want a luxury badge, clever tech and a car that's equally happy in tight streets or on a spirited country run, the A‑Class offers a grown-up feel with a cheeky streak.

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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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Mercedes A Class
Skoda Kodiaq

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
37,900 - 50,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
119 - 122 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
35 - 186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
1,684 - 1,970 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
460 - 563 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
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 - 421 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, E, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Skoda
Is the Mercedes A Class offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes A Class is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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