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Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSIvsMercedes-Benz B-class (W246) · Facelift 2014 B 250

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

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Skoda Octavia III

RS 2.0 TSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2015-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) · Facelift 2014

B 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    142 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSIMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
Power
230hp172kW
211hp157kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,465kg3,230lb
Gross weight
1,912kg4,215lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
84.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
81.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
23.3s
Calculated
24.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
806km501mi
Calculated
820km509mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,685mm184in
4,393mm173in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,449mm57in
1,557mm61in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,549mm61in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
98mm4in
Trunk volume
590L
488L
Max trunk volume
1,580L
1,547L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
142g/km
143g/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 TSIMercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250PowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI4,700-6,200 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 2505,500 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 TSIMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.3 s
24.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
211 hp
157 kW

Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI has 19 hp more than Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250 and Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI: 19 hp (14 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 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 IIIRS 2.0 TSI
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
1,465 kg
3,230 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 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 TSI6.7 s
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 2506.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250: 0.1 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 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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 IIIRS 2.0 TSI
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
806 km
501 mi
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
820 km
509 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,393 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,557 mm
61.3 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 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Skoda Octavia III 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 IIIRS 2.0 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.7 s
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.8 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 TSI
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSIMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
Power
230 hp
172 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,393 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,557 mm
61.3 in
Range score
806 km
501 mi
820 km
509 mi
CO2 score
142 g/km
143 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSkoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSIMercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 102 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250

  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 km (8 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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