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Mercedes E Class vs Skoda Octavia Combi comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 25,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E Class or Skoda Octavia Combi?

Mercedes E Class vs Skoda Octavia Combi: Key differences

Mercedes E Class

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

Skoda Octavia Combi

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space

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

E Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Skoda Octavia Combi is considerably cheaper – starting at 25,600 £ , while the Mercedes E Class costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,913 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E Class uses 1.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Combi with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

Octavia Combi

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes E Class offers significantly 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 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Skoda Octavia Combi takes 6.5 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

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

E Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Combi is clearly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 444 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers somewhat more boot space – 640 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class carries moderately more – 640 kg compared to 534 kg. That’s a difference of about 106 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E Class 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.

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Mercedes E Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 101 - 116 km
Mercedes E Class
Skoda Octavia Combi

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Mercedes E Class

The Mercedes E‑Class is the executive saloon that balances calm refinement with a hint of sporting intent, wrapping luxury in tasteful understatement. It pampers occupants with a composed ride and intuitive tech while quietly reminding you that it’s still very much a Mercedes — authoritative, polished, and unwilling to shout for attention.

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Skoda Octavia Combi

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
Skoda Octavia Combi

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Price
25,600 - 42,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
39 - 172 g/km
co2
113 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,553 kg
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 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
530 - 640 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-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 - 8.5 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
E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Skoda
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