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Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Skoda Kodiaq comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 37,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class Estate or Skoda Kodiaq?

Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Skoda Kodiaq: Key differences

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Skoda Kodiaq

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • slightly 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

E-Class Estate

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Skoda Kodiaq is visibly cheaper – starting at 37,900 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class Estate costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,755 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Kodiaq uses 1.5 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Mercedes E-Class Estate with 1.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Skoda Kodiaq offers slightly more range – reaching up to 122 km, about 13 km more than the Mercedes E-Class Estate.

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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 E-Class Estate offers considerably more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 320 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class Estate is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Skoda Kodiaq takes 6.3 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.

E-Class Estate

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 Kodiaq is slightly lighter – 1,684 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 216 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers markedly more boot space – 910 L compared to 615 L. That’s a difference of about 295 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class Estate carries somewhat more – 645 kg compared to 563 kg. That’s a difference of about 82 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class Estate 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.

from £52,600
E-Class Estate

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 97 - 109 km
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Mercedes E-Class Estate

The E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.

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Skoda Kodiaq

The 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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4.9 (5 Reviews)
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Geert
5 May 2026, 08:49:23

The Skoda Kodiac looks sleeker and is bigger. The Ford Explorer is a bit smaller and there was such a fuss made about it, but it’s disappointing in looks and even worse on the inside.

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zlatko P.
10 Feb 2026, 10:37:54

more for money, pracical

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Mercedes E-Class Estate
Skoda Kodiaq

Costs and Consumption
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
37,900 - 50,600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
119 - 122 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
35 - 186 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
1,684 - 1,970 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
460 - 563 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, E, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Skoda
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes E-Class Estate have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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