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? 

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, 20232 yr by Carlston

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.

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

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.