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Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSIvsMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015 A 250

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

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Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017

RS 2.0 TSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015

A 250

218 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    249 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    149 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    769 km
    478 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSIMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
Power
230hp172kW
218hp163kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,365kg3,009lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight
1,907kg4,204lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
80.1s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
73.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
24.9s
Calculated
25.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
256Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
735km457mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,689mm185in
4,299mm169in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,448mm57in
1,433mm56in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,553mm61in
Rear track
1,544mm61in
1,552mm61in
Ground clearance
127mm5in
93mm4in
Trunk volume
590L
341L
Max trunk volume
1,580L
1,157L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
149g/km
158g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSIMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250PowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI4,700-6,200 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSIMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.9 s
25.0 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
218 hp
163 kW

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI has 12 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250 and Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
1,340 kg
2,954 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
249 km/h
155 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI6.8 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 2506.4 s

Although Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI has more power, Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250 and Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI: 0.4 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
769 km
478 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
735 km
457 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.8 s
249 km/h
155 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
218 hp
163 kW
6.4 s
240 km/h
149 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.8 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.4 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSIMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
Power
230 hp
172 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.4 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,448 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
769 km
478 mi
735 km
457 mi
CO2 score
149 g/km
158 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSkoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSIMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 34 km (21 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 249 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250

  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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