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Mercedes GLS vs Skoda Superb Limousine comparison

Compare performance (404 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (92,700 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLS or Skoda Superb Limousine?

Mercedes GLS vs Skoda Superb Limousine: Key differences

Mercedes GLS

  • noticeably more power
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Skoda Superb Limousine

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
  • considerably 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:

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

Skoda Superb Limousine is significantly cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 92,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 57,605 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Superb Limousine uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes GLS with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 6.7 L/100km.

Superb Limousine

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 GLS offers noticeably more power – delivering 404 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 132 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 5.6 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLS delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 350 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.

Seats: Mercedes GLS offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Superb Limousine is significantly lighter – 1,559 kg compared to 2,580 kg. The difference is around 1,021 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Superb Limousine offers considerably more boot space – 645 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 290 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLS carries markedly more – 820 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 240 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Superb Limousine holds a decisive overall lead 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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Superb Limousine

Skoda Superb Limousine

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 7.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 131 - 140 km
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Mercedes GLS

The GLS — usually just called the GLS — is Mercedes' flagship SUV, wrapping limousine-like comfort and commanding road presence into a smart, family-ready package. It pampers occupants with a hushed cabin, premium materials and intuitive tech, while still managing to feel confident and a little indulgent on the daily commute.

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Skoda Superb Limousine

The Skoda Superb is the quietly imposing saloon that turns everyday practicality into tasteful luxury, with a roomy, well-thought-out cabin and a boot that swallows groceries and luggage with military discipline. For buyers who want executive presence without the badge snobbery, it’s a clever, polished choice that rewards sensible thinking with genuine comfort and pragmatic charm.

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Reviews Skoda Superb Limousine

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Roger Dietzler
9 May 2026, 15:19:19

Both technically and visually a successful vehicle, and extremely economical!

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Skoda Superb Limousine

Costs and Consumption
Price
92,700 - 104,600 £
Price
35,100 - 52,100 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
131 - 140 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 226 g/km
co2
26 - 175 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,580 - 2,670 kg
Curb weight
1,559 - 1,896 kg
Trunk capacity
355 L
Trunk capacity
486 - 645 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
810 - 820 kg
Payload
441 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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
336 - 404 HP
Power HP
150 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
247 - 297 kW
Power kW
110 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, F, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Skoda
Is the Mercedes GLS offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes GLS is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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