Mercedes S class 2013 vs Skoda Superb 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 118 HP more power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 300 NM more than Skoda Superb. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Skoda Superb) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes S class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.12 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 28 cm longer than the Skoda Superb, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 565 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes S class has 55 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Superb. This could mean that the Mercedes S class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`655 | 2`117 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 55 200 | 16 800 | |
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