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Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TDIvsMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015 A 220

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Skoda Octavia III

RS 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017
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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015

A 220

184 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,064 km
    661 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDIMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,425kg3,142lb
Gross weight
1,932kg4,259lb
2,025kg4,464lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
88.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
75.9s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
34.5s
Calculated
30.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,064km661mi
Calculated
848km527mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,685mm184in
4,299mm169in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,449mm57in
1,433mm56in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,553mm61in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,552mm61in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
93mm4in
Trunk volume
590L
341L
Max trunk volume
1,580L
1,157L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
56L
CO2 emissions-
154g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TDIMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220PowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 2205,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDIMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.5 s
30.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDI
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
1,425 kg
3,142 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDI
230 km/h
143 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
228 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDI7.9 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 2206.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220 and Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TDI: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220: 1.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDI
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDI
1,064 km
661 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
848 km
527 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
230 km/h
143 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
184 hp
137 kW
6.9 s
228 km/h
142 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,685 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 in
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.9 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDI
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDIMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,685 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in
Range score
1,064 km
661 mi
848 km
527 mi
CO2 score
-
154 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSkoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TDIMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TDI

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 215 km (134 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 249 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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