Compare performance (288 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (42,600 £ vs 37,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C Class Estate or Skoda Kodiaq?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Skoda Kodiaq is moderately cheaper – starting at 37,900 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Estate costs 42,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,723 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Kodiaq uses 1.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes C Class Estate with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.
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 C Class Estate offers very slightly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 23 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Estate is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Skoda Kodiaq takes 6.3 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C Class Estate delivers clearly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.
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 terms of curb weight, Skoda Kodiaq is barely lighter – 1,684 kg compared to 1,755 kg. The difference is around 71 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers clearly more boot space – 910 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 420 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Estate carries only slightly more – 565 kg compared to 563 kg. That’s a difference of about 2 kg.
The Skoda Kodiaq 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.
The Mercedes C-Class wagon dresses Mercedes refinement in a sensible, practical package, marrying a sleek estate silhouette with a plush, high-quality cabin that feels more premium than its badge implies. It quietly soaks up motorway miles and cartloads of family kit with composed handling and effortless comfort — a clever alternative to an SUV for buyers who still like to steer.
detailsThe 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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Price
42,600 - 67,200 £
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Price
37,900 - 50,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
119 - 122 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
123 - 157 g/km
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co2
35 - 186 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,755 - 1,940 kg
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Curb weight
1,684 - 1,970 kg
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Trunk capacity
490 L
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Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,820 mm
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Width
1,864 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
460 - 565 kg
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Payload
460 - 563 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
186 - 288 HP
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Power HP
150 - 265 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
250 - 550 Nm
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
137 - 212 kW
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Power kW
110 - 195 kW
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Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, E, B
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Skoda
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