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Mercedes GLA vs Skoda Superb Combi comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (38,800 £ vs 36,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLA or Skoda Superb Combi?

Mercedes GLA vs Skoda Superb Combi: Key differences

Mercedes GLA

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Skoda Superb Combi

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly 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

GLA

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Skoda Superb Combi is barely cheaper – starting at 36,100 £ , while the Mercedes GLA costs 38,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,751 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Superb Combi uses 1.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes GLA with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Skoda Superb Combi offers considerably more range – reaching up to 137 km, about 63 km more than the Mercedes GLA.

Superb Combi

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 GLA offers markedly more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 156 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLA is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Skoda Superb Combi takes 5.7 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLA delivers slightly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

GLA

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, Mercedes GLA is barely lighter – 1,570 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 5 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Superb Combi offers clearly more boot space – 690 L compared to 435 L. That’s a difference of about 255 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Superb Combi carries a bit more – 584 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 84 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Superb Combi is far ahead 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 £36,100
Superb Combi

Skoda Superb Combi

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 128 - 137 km
Mercedes GLA
Skoda Superb Combi

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Dimensions and Body

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Mercedes GLA

The Mercedes GLA is a compact luxury crossover that brings Mercedes-Benz's refined design and premium cabin materials into a practical, city-friendly package. It combines comfortable ride quality and intuitive tech with poised handling, making it a confident choice for everyday driving and longer journeys.

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Skoda Superb Combi

The Skoda Superb Combi is the practical hero of the estate world, offering cavernous space and a calm, refined ride that makes family life feel effortless. Its clever features, understated design and no-nonsense value make it a smart pick for buyers who want Germanic engineering without the badge premium — and it even manages to stay surprisingly stylish while doing all the heavy lifting.

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Mercedes GLA
Skoda Superb Combi

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,800 - 75,300 £
Price
36,100 - 52,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
74 km
Electric Range
128 - 137 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
66 - 216 g/km
co2
28 - 178 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,570 - 1,810 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,853 kg
Trunk capacity
385 - 435 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,834 - 1,849 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 - 500 kg
Payload
497 - 584 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 11 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 9.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 500 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Skoda
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