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Mercedes E Class Wagon vs Skoda Octavia Combi comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 25,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E Class Wagon or Skoda Octavia Combi?

Mercedes E Class Wagon vs Skoda Octavia Combi: Key differences

Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h

Skoda Octavia Combi

  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • marginally more trunk space

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

E Class Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Skoda Octavia Combi is considerably cheaper – starting at 25,600 £ , while the Mercedes E Class Wagon costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,055 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E Class Wagon uses 1.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Combi with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

Octavia Combi

Engine and Performance:

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 E Class Wagon offers clearly 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 Wagon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Skoda Octavia Combi takes 6.5 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E Class Wagon delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 380 Nm more.

E Class Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

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 Combi is noticeably lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 534 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers marginally more boot space – 640 L compared to 615 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class Wagon carries a bit more – 645 kg compared to 534 kg. That’s a difference of about 111 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E Class Wagon 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 Wagon

Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • 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 Wagon

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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The Skoda Octavia Combi is the sensible family wagon that somehow turns grocery runs and long trips into a pleasant, unshowy experience — spacious, practical and built like it prefers reliability over flash. With smart touches, clever storage and a cabin that feels grown-up rather than frugal, it’s an easy recommendation for buyers who want maximum utility without sacrificing comfort or style.

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Mercedes E Class Wagon
Skoda Octavia Combi

Costs and Consumption
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Price
25,600 - 42,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
44 - 181 g/km
co2
113 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,553 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
-
Length
4,698 - 4,709 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
-
Height
1,455 - 1,468 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Payload
540 - 645 kg
Payload
471 - 534 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
116 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
220 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
85 - 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
E, F, D, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Skoda
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes E Class Wagon have?

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

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