Škoda Octavia RS (2016 – 2019) vs Mercedes-Benz CLA Klasse (2016 – 2018): specs compared

The Škoda Octavia RS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 230 hp against 218 hp. The Mercedes-Benz CLA Klasse is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.4 s against 6.7 s. It uses less fuel, from 4.0 L/100 km against 4.5 L/100 km. The Škoda Octavia RS is the lighter car, from 1,345 kg against 1,395 kg.

Specification Škoda Octavia RS Škoda Octavia RS 2016 – 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA Klasse Mercedes-Benz CLA Klasse 2016 – 2018
Overview
Origin Czech Republic Germany
Documented years 2016 – 2019 2016 – 2018
Body style — —
Variants 5 19
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Diesel, Petrol
Drive AWD · FWD FWD · AWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 184 – 230 hp 109 – 218 hp
Torque 350 – 380 Nm 200 – 350 Nm
0–100 km/h 6.7 – 7.9 s 6.4 – 11.6 s
Top speed 229 – 249 km/h 190 – 249 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 4.5 – 6.5 L/100 km 4.0 – 6.8 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,689 mm 4,641 mm
Width 1,814 mm 1,778 mm
Height 1,448 mm 1,433 mm
Wheelbase 2,680 mm 2,700 mm
Curb weight 1,345 – 1,550 kg 1,395 – 1,585 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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