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Mercedes GLC vs Skoda Octavia Limousine comparison

Compare performance (472 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (50,300 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLC or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

Mercedes GLC vs Skoda Octavia Limousine: Key differences

Mercedes GLC

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  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Skoda Octavia Limousine is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Mercedes GLC costs 50,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,350 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLC uses 1.6 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Limousine with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

Octavia Limousine

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 GLC offers significantly more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 268 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLC is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Skoda Octavia Limousine takes 6.6 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLC delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 390 Nm more.

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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 Limousine is considerably lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,985 kg. The difference is around 634 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers barely more boot space – 620 L compared to 600 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLC carries marginally more – 575 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLC 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.

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GLC

Mercedes GLC

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 472 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 122 - 128 km
Mercedes GLC
Skoda Octavia Limousine

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Mercedes GLC

The Mercedes GLC blends quiet refinement with premium materials to create a comfortable, modern cabin that feels more upscale than its size might suggest. It delivers composed handling and confident on-road manners while offering practical versatility and a strong suite of driver assistance and infotainment features.

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Skoda Octavia Limousine

The 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.

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Mercedes GLC
Skoda Octavia Limousine

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,300 - 82,100 £
Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
122 - 128 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
41 - 214 g/km
co2
111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,985 - 2,400 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,890 - 1,920 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
475 - 575 kg
Payload
503 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol 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
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 472 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 750 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 347 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Skoda
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