Compare performance (238 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (33100 £ vs 23800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes B Class or Skoda Octavia Limousine?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Skoda Octavia Limousine has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23800 £ , while the Mercedes B Class costs 33100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9309 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes B Class manages with 2.50 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Limousine with 4.30 L. The difference is about 1.80 L per 100 km.
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 Skoda Octavia Limousine 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 Octavia Limousine is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 6.40 s, while the Mercedes B Class takes 6.50 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Skoda Octavia Limousine performs slightly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes B Class tops out at 223 km/h. The difference is around 27 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes B Class pulls slightly stronger with 450 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm difference.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is slight lighter – 1351 kg compared to 1405 kg. The difference is around 54 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers clearly perceptible more room – 600 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 145 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Octavia Limousine performs barely noticeable better – up to 1555 L, which is about 115 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.
The Mercedes B Class leads convincingly 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 B-Class is a smart, grown-up compact people carrier that dresses everyday practicality in a near‑premium polish, perfect for buyers who want comfort and a classy badge without the theatrics. It won’t set your pulse racing on a back road, but it will make school runs, commutes and grocery hauls feel pleasantly civilized — a reliable, slightly posh companion for real life.
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
33100 - 52500 £
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Price
23800 - 41700 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 6.9 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
83 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
56 - 156 g/km
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co2
111 - 154 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
35 L
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
MPV
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1405 - 1745 kg
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Curb weight
1351 - 1537 kg
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Trunk capacity
405 - 455 L
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Trunk capacity
600 L
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Length
4419 mm
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Length
4698 - 4709 mm
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Width
1796 mm
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Width
1829 mm
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Height
1562 mm
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Height
1455 - 1470 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1440 L
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Max trunk capacity
1555 L
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Payload
505 - 550 kg
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Payload
495 - 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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 238 HP
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Power HP
116 - 265 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
223 km/h
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Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
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Torque
200 - 450 Nm
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Torque
220 - 370 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
85 - 175 kW
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Power kW
85 - 195 kW
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, F
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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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The Mercedes B Class is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.