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

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes B Class or Skoda Scala?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Skoda Scala has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20900 £, while the Mercedes B Class costs 33100 £. That’s a price difference of around 12224 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes B Class manages with 2.50 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Skoda Scala with 5 L. The difference is about 2.50 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes B Class has a distinct edge – offering 238 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes B Class is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 6.50 s, while the Skoda Scala takes 8.20 s. That’s about 1.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes B Class performs slightly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Skoda Scala tops out at 221 km/h. The difference is around 29 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes B Class pulls decisively stronger with 450 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Skoda Scala is slightly lighter – 1199 kg compared to 1405 kg. The difference is around 206 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Scala offers minimal more room – 467 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 12 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes B Class performs slight better – up to 1540 L, which is about 130 L more than the Skoda Scala.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes B Class noticeable takes the win – 550 kg compared to 431 kg. That’s a difference of about 119 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes B Class proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes B Class is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Mercedes B Class

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 238 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 6.9 L
  • Electric Range : 83 km
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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.

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Skoda Scala

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The Skoda Scala is a tidy, no-nonsense hatch that wraps clever packaging and composed manners into a compact, grown-up package. It’s the sensible choice for buyers who want everyday practicality with a dash of style and personality—no drama, just reliable charm.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33100 - 52500 £
Price
20900 - 30700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 6.9 L
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
83 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
56 - 156 g/km
co2
114 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1405 - 1745 kg
Curb weight
1199 - 1271 kg
Trunk capacity
405 - 455 L
Trunk capacity
467 L
Length
4419 mm
Length
4362 mm
Width
1796 mm
Width
1793 mm
Height
1562 mm
Height
1514 mm
Max trunk capacity
1440 - 1540 L
Max trunk capacity
1410 L
Payload
505 - 550 kg
Payload
403 - 431 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 238 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
200 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
192 - 221 km/h
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 175 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1498 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Skoda

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What drivetrain options does the Mercedes B Class have?

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

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