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Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Skoda Octavia Limousine comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (39,600 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Coupe or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Skoda Octavia Limousine: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Coupe

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  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

CLA Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Skoda Octavia Limousine is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Coupe costs 39,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,659 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Limousine uses 4.3 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Coupe with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

Octavia Limousine

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 CLA Coupe offers substantially more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Skoda Octavia Limousine takes 6.6 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm more.

CLA Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

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 Octavia Limousine is clearly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 344 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers markedly more boot space – 600 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 195 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Limousine carries a bit more – 545 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe is decisively ahead 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 £39,600
CLA Coupe

Mercedes CLA Coupe

  • Engine Type Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 542 - 792 km
Mercedes CLA Coupe
Skoda Octavia Limousine

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Mercedes CLA Coupe

The Mercedes CLA Coupe cuts a rakish silhouette that blends sporty coupe lines with everyday practicality, giving style-minded buyers a premium image without shouting. Inside it feels more luxurious than its size suggests, with a slick cabin, intuitive tech and a composed ride — the kind of car that parties in the city and still shows up polished on Sunday morning.

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Skoda Octavia Limousine

The 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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Mercedes CLA Coupe
Skoda Octavia Limousine

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,600 - 60,000 £
Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
542 - 792 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
430 - 455 kg
Payload
503 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Skoda
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