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Skoda Octavia Combi vs Mercedes E Class Wagon comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (25,600 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Octavia Combi or Mercedes E Class Wagon?

Skoda Octavia Combi vs Mercedes E Class Wagon: Key differences

Skoda Octavia Combi

  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly lighter
  • barely more trunk space

Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h

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

Octavia Combi

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Skoda Octavia Combi is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,600 £ , while the Mercedes E Class Wagon costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,055 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E Class Wagon uses 1.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Combi with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

E Class Wagon

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 E Class Wagon offers significantly 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 E Class Wagon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Skoda Octavia Combi takes 6.5 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E Class Wagon delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 380 Nm more.

Octavia Combi

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 Octavia Combi is markedly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 534 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers barely more boot space – 640 L compared to 615 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class Wagon carries slightly more – 645 kg compared to 534 kg. That’s a difference of about 111 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E Class Wagon 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 £52,600
E Class Wagon

Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 97 - 109 km
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Skoda Octavia Combi

The Skoda Octavia Combi is the sensible family wagon that somehow turns grocery runs and long trips into a pleasant, unshowy experience — spacious, practical and built like it prefers reliability over flash. With smart touches, clever storage and a cabin that feels grown-up rather than frugal, it’s an easy recommendation for buyers who want maximum utility without sacrificing comfort or style.

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The E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.

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Mercedes E Class Wagon

Costs and Consumption
Price
25,600 - 42,300 £
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
113 - 157 g/km
co2
44 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,553 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
640 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Length
4,698 - 4,709 mm
Length
-
Width
1,829 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,455 - 1,468 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
471 - 534 kg
Payload
540 - 645 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 265 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
220 - 370 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
85 - 195 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

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

The Skoda Octavia Combi is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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