Compare performance (204 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Octavia Limousine or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Skoda Octavia Limousine is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,833 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Limousine uses 4.3 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.
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 Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers clearly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Skoda Octavia Limousine takes 6.6 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers clearly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm more.
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 Octavia Limousine is visibly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 359 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers visibly more boot space – 600 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 145 L.
When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Limousine carries moderately more – 545 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 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.
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.
detailsThe Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake turns estate practicality into runway-ready style with a swooping roofline and coupe-like silhouette that makes even mundane errands feel a little more glamorous. Inside it pairs clever packaging with premium flair, so you get useful load space and a grown-up cabin — ideal if you want a car that looks like a showroom trophy but still handles the weekly shop without sulking.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
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co2
111 - 154 g/km
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Trunk capacity
600 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,829 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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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
503 - 545 kg
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 204 HP
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
220 - 360 Nm
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
85 - 150 kW
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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Brand
Skoda
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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