Superb or MB E Class

[Ridleyrumpus]

I have had a couple of E Class estates and love their effortless ride, but... 

 

I am tempted by a 2015 SUPERB L & K TDI CR that looks nice in the pics, 125k, 6 speed panoramic roof etc. 

 

Now I know this is a Skoda forum but how do the Skoda Superbs compare to an E Class? 

 

Are they cheap(er) to run/maintain? 

[Carlston]

2 hours ago, Ridleyrumpus said:

I have had a couple of E Class estates and love their effortless ride, but... 

 

I am tempted by a 2015 SUPERB L & K TDI CR that looks nice in the pics, 125k, 6 speed panoramic roof etc. 

 

Now I know this is a Skoda forum but how do the Skoda Superbs compare to an E Class? 

 

Are they cheap(er) to run/maintain? 

 

Tyres will be cheaper on the Superb MK2 because it uses the common 205/55R16, 225/45R17, and 225/40R18 tyre sizes.

 

For example, 225/55R16 can cost over 70% more than 205/55R16 tyres.

 

Unfortunately, many Superb MK2's are fitted with 225/40R18 tyres which are quite susceptible to pothole damage due to their low sidewall height (sidewall height is only about 3.5" on the 225/40R18 tyre size). By comparison, the sidewall height on a 205/55R16 tyre is almost 4.5" which gives much better resistance to pothole damage and much better ride quality.

 

Edited 28 September, 2023 by Carlston

[Crasher]

In a Benz you can tailgate and flash people out of the way shouting "I'm in a Mercedes, get out of my way..." and get away with it, do that in a Skoda and people call you names.

[Paws4Thot]

I've been in both over the same road. The Superb is more comfortable.

[Sheriff]

2015 is the last year of the Mk2 and first year of the Mk3. You'd be better off with a Mk3 as it will be Euro 6 and cheaper to tax.