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Mercedes S Class vs Skoda Superb Limousine comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S Class or Skoda Superb Limousine?

Mercedes S Class vs Skoda Superb Limousine: Key differences

Mercedes S Class

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

Skoda Superb Limousine

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • noticeably lighter

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

S Class

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 Superb Limousine is significantly cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Mercedes S Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 68,962 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Superb Limousine 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 Limousine offers a bit more range – reaching up to 140 km, about 22 km more than the Mercedes S Class.

Superb Limousine

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 substantially more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 320 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S Class is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Skoda Superb Limousine takes 5.6 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

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

S Class

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 Superb Limousine is noticeably lighter – 1,559 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 606 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S Class carries moderately more – 660 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Superb Limousine is decisively ahead 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 £35,100
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 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 7.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 132 - 140 km
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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 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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Mercedes S Class
Skoda Superb Limousine

Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 139,100 £
Price
35,100 - 51,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 10.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
102 - 118 km
Electric Range
132 - 140 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
50 - 241 g/km
co2
26 - 175 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,559 - 1,849 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
486 - 645 L
Length
-
Length
4,912 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
-
Height
1,481 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,795 L
Payload
555 - 660 kg
Payload
485 - 580 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 - 585 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
248 km/h
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
247 - 430 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, F, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Skoda
Is the Mercedes S Class offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes S Class is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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