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Skoda Octavia Limousine vs Mercedes CLE Convertible comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 53,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Octavia Limousine or Mercedes CLE Convertible?

Skoda Octavia Limousine vs Mercedes CLE Convertible: Key differences

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • considerably cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Octavia Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Skoda Octavia Limousine is considerably cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Convertible costs 53,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,231 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Limousine uses 4.3 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Mercedes CLE Convertible with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

CLE Convertible

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 Mercedes CLE Convertible offers significantly more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 268 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Convertible is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Skoda Octavia Limousine takes 6.6 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Convertible delivers visibly more torque with 560 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

Octavia Limousine

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 Octavia Limousine offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is clearly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 574 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers noticeably more boot space – 600 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 215 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Limousine carries noticeably more – 545 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE Convertible holds a slight edge 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 £53,200
CLE Convertible

Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 193 - 472 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
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Skoda Octavia Limousine
Mercedes CLE Convertible

Costs and Consumption
Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
111 - 154 g/km
co2
128 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
600 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Length
-
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
-
Height
1,424 - 1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
503 - 545 kg
Payload
380 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, D
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Skoda Octavia Limousine have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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