Octy driver myself, but thought this might be interesting to Superb drivers, sorry if my translation is a bit rusty.

Gone are the days when Mercedes did not have to fear the competition from the Czech Republic: Now for the first time Skodas latest Superb estate is in the running to take on the E class T -model. Both estates line up for our test in the 2liter- diesel versions with 170 hp.

Bodywork and interior

The T-model comes in at 4.90 meters with Skoda Superb only just six centimetres less, both offering lots of space. The Mercedes the seating is a bit more spacious, however, in the Skoda the passengers enjoy more legroom on the back seat . The Skoda boot space looks good and it takes 603 to maximum 1,835 liters. However the Mercedes has 695 to 1,950 liters real loading platform.

Bodywork and interior

The T-model comes in at 4.90 meters with Skoda Superb only just six centimetres less, both offering lots of space. The Mercedes the seating is a bit more spacious, however, in the Skoda the passengers enjoy more legroom on the back seat . The Skoda boot space looks good and it takes 603 to maximum 1,835 liters. However the Mercedes has 695 to 1,950 liters real loading platform.

In the interior Superb surprises by clarity, attractive design and good equipment. The Mercedes has, for its 65,000 EUR Elegance version, the equipment with almost everything aboard, including all little electronic gadgets.

Handling characteristics and road performances

In our test journeys both station-wagons cut a fine figure and in the .Performance-wise, Skoda can keep up with the Mercedes In the matter of comfort Skoda has a small edge. . Also the steering system in Superb is pleasantly direct.

Mercedes presents itself, because of more weight and same capacity, as less agile and considerably slow. Furthermore the T-Model uses 8.8 litres of diesel for 100 km - that is almost 2 litres more than the Skoda.

Result /Conclusion

On the street the Skoda Superb estate can keep up with the Mercedes E class T-model, however in our test in the end, the Merc is better.: The T-model offers a little bit more space, better equipment and the higher second hand value. However, the Skoda estate lures you with the attractive price of 39.370,- EUR

Can see the original German text here.

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Edited 28 February, 201016 yr by soldatov

I personally would go with Superb and save myself £10k

http://www.whatcar.com/Review/EditionCompare?newOrUsed=New&makeId=13298&modelId=14148&editionId=31691&makeId1=22922&modelId1=23280&editionId1=31678&makeId2=&modelId2=&editionId2=

Edited 28 February, 201016 yr by chrisw880

I replaced my Mercedes E class estate with a Superb saloon , never looked back the Mercedes are nice cars but mine rusted horribly and the dealers are diabolical

It's amazing how much that Mercedes badge is worth!!! and people will buy that badge time after time. The wise money (like us) can see beyond the badge..........