Mercedes B Class vs Skoda Kodiaq – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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 B Class has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 33100 £, while the Skoda Kodiaq costs 36800 £. That’s a price difference of around 3719 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Kodiaq manages with 0.40 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Mercedes B Class with 2.50 L. The difference is about 2.10 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Skoda Kodiaq performs evident better – achieving up to 123 km, about 40 km more than the Mercedes B Class.

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 Skoda Kodiaq has a somewhat edge – offering 265 HP compared to 238 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Kodiaq is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 6.30 s, while the Mercedes B Class takes 6.50 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes B Class performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Skoda Kodiaq tops out at 231 km/h. The difference is around 19 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes B Class pulls a bit stronger with 450 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Mercedes B Class is to a small extent lighter – 1405 kg compared to 1684 kg. The difference is around 279 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers convincingly more room – 910 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 455 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Kodiaq performs distinct better – up to 2105 L, which is about 565 L more than the Mercedes B Class.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes B Class barely noticeable takes the win – 550 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

All in all, the Skoda Kodiaq shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.