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Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Skoda Octavia Limousine comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (41,400 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Bus or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Skoda Octavia Limousine: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Bus

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Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • significantly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Sprinter Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Skoda Octavia Limousine is significantly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus costs 41,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,406 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Limousine uses 4.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.3 L/100km. The difference is about 5 L/100km.

Octavia 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 Skoda Octavia Limousine offers very slightly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Bus delivers moderately more torque with 450 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Skoda Octavia Limousine offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is significantly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 1,005 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries considerably more – 1,144 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 599 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Octavia Limousine is far ahead 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 £25,000
Octavia Limousine

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Mercedes Sprinter Bus
Skoda Octavia Limousine

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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

The Mercedes Sprinter is the go-to people-mover for operators and families who want robust practicality wrapped in a premium feel, with a flexible interior that can be tailored from shuttle to mobile office without breaking a sweat. Sporting the three-pointed star and the driving manners of a tall estate, the Sprinter Bus is comfortable, dependable and refreshingly easy to live with day after day.

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Skoda Octavia Limousine

The Skoda Octavia Limousine blends space and sensible charm into a calm, grown-up package that feels smarter than its modest badge suggests. Practical, comfortable and quietly clever, it's the sort of car that makes everyday driving feel noticeably less mundane and keeps both your wallet and patience intact.

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Mercedes Sprinter Bus
Skoda Octavia Limousine

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
244 - 322 g/km
co2
111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Length
-
Width
1,993 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg
Payload
503 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

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