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Mercedes SL Class vs Skoda Superb Combi comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 36,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Skoda Superb Combi?

Mercedes SL Class vs Skoda Superb Combi: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

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

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • a bit lighter
  • substantially 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

SL 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 Combi is considerably cheaper – starting at 36,100 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 76,619 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Superb Combi uses 1.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 7.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Skoda Superb Combi offers significantly more range – reaching up to 137 km, about 125 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

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 SL Class offers significantly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 551 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Skoda Superb Combi takes 5.7 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers substantially more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 1,020 Nm more.

SL Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Skoda Superb Combi offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Superb Combi is a bit lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 235 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Superb Combi offers substantially more boot space – 690 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 450 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Superb Combi carries visibly more – 584 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 209 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
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Mercedes SL Class

The Mercedes SL blends timeless elegance with a cheeky sense of occasion, its retractable roof turning any commute into a small celebratory parade. Behind the wheel it behaves like a grown-up sports car that prefers comfort and presence over headline-grabbing bravado, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want to arrive in style.

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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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You get so incredibly much more equipment in a Skoda.

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Mercedes SL Class
Skoda Superb Combi

Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
36,100 - 52,300 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 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
12 km
Electric Range
128 - 137 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
28 - 178 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,853 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
497 - 584 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 9.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Skoda
What drive types are available for the Mercedes SL Class?

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

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