Compare performance (354 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Skoda Octavia Limousine?
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 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 Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,833 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Limousine uses 4.3 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 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 CLA Shooting Brake offers significantly 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 Shooting Brake is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Skoda Octavia Limousine takes 6.6 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers visibly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm more.
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 terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is clearly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 359 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers markedly more boot space – 600 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 145 L.
When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Limousine carries somewhat more – 545 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 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.
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake turns estate practicality into runway-ready style with a swooping roofline and coupe-like silhouette that makes even mundane errands feel a little more glamorous. Inside it pairs clever packaging with premium flair, so you get useful load space and a grown-up cabin — ideal if you want a car that looks like a showroom trophy but still handles the weekly shop without sulking.
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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
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co2
111 - 154 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
Sedan
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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
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
600 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,829 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
430 - 460 kg
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Payload
503 - 545 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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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
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Power HP
116 - 204 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Torque
220 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
85 - 150 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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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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