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Mercedes GLE vs Skoda Superb Combi comparison

Compare performance (634 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (136,500 £ vs 36,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or Skoda Superb Combi?

Mercedes GLE vs Skoda Superb Combi: Key differences

Mercedes GLE

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  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Skoda Superb Combi

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • considerably lighter
  • marginally 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Skoda Superb Combi is substantially cheaper – starting at 36,100 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 136,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 100,401 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Superb Combi uses 1.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes GLE with 3.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Skoda Superb Combi offers visibly more range – reaching up to 137 km, about 45 km more than the Mercedes GLE.

Superb 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 GLE offers substantially more power – delivering 634 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 369 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Skoda Superb Combi takes 5.7 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.

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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 Superb Combi is considerably lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,375 kg. The difference is around 800 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Superb Combi offers marginally more boot space – 690 L compared to 655 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries slightly more – 675 kg compared to 584 kg. That’s a difference of about 91 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Superb Combi 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 £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 GLE
Skoda Superb Combi

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Mercedes GLE

The Mercedes GLE blends luxurious comfort with a confident road presence, wrapping tech and refinement in an SUV shape that still knows how to behave on a twisty back road. Inside it's plush and quiet, with clever storage and driver aids that make long trips effortless — plus the badge gives it that easy-to-respect curb appeal.

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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 GLE
Skoda Superb Combi

Costs and Consumption

Price
136,500 - 175,800 £
Price
36,100 - 52,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 12.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
89 - 92 km
Electric Range
128 - 137 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
86 - 284 g/km
co2
28 - 178 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,375 - 2,800 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,853 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,947 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 675 kg
Payload
497 - 584 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
457 - 634 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 9.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
520 - 850 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
336 - 466 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
2,999 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

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