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Mercedes S Class vs Skoda Superb Combi comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 36,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S Class or Skoda Superb Combi?

Mercedes S Class vs Skoda Superb Combi: Key differences

Mercedes S Class

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

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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • markedly 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

S Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Skoda Superb Combi is substantially cheaper – starting at 36,100 £ , while the Mercedes S Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 67,934 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Superb Combi uses 1.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes S Class with 2.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Skoda Superb Combi offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 137 km, about 19 km more than the Mercedes S Class.

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 S Class offers significantly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 370 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Skoda Superb Combi takes 5.7 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

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

S Class

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 markedly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 590 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S Class carries somewhat more – 660 kg compared to 584 kg. That’s a difference of about 76 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Superb Combi 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.

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 S Class
Skoda Superb Combi

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Mercedes S Class

The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.

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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 S Class
Skoda Superb Combi

Costs and Consumption

Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
36,100 - 52,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
128 - 137 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
28 - 178 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,853 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
497 - 584 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 9.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Skoda
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