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Mercedes A Class vs Skoda Octavia Combi comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 25,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or Skoda Octavia Combi?

Mercedes A Class vs Skoda Octavia Combi: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

  • markedly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

Skoda Octavia Combi

  • clearly cheaper
  • barely lighter
  • substantially more trunk space

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.

Skoda Octavia Combi is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,600 £ , while the Mercedes A Class costs 32,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,991 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Combi with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

Octavia Combi

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 substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Skoda Octavia Combi takes 6.5 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Octavia Combi is very slightly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes A Class tops out at 225 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class delivers noticeably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

A Class

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, Skoda Octavia Combi is barely lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,440 kg. The difference is around 74 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers substantially more boot space – 640 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 290 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,700 L, about 575 L more than the Mercedes A Class.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Combi carries only slightly more – 534 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 49 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class is clearly superior 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 £32,600
A Class

Mercedes A Class

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 85 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
25,600 - 42,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
113 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,553 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
4,428 mm
Length
4,698 - 4,709 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
1,423 mm
Height
1,455 - 1,468 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,125 L
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
471 - 534 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
116 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
225 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
220 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
85 - 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, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, C
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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