Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric vs Skoda Octavia RS

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
Skoda Octavia RS

Mercedes-Benz

CLA Electric

From ₹56.5 Lakh

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Skoda

Octavia RS

From ₹56.69 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz CLA ElectricCLA 200 · ₹56.5 Lakh
Skoda Octavia RSOctavia RS · ₹56.69 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price CLA Electric: ₹56.5 Lakh (ahead) Octavia RS: ₹56.69 Lakh CLA Electric ₹19,000 cheaper
Safety CLA Electric: 5 stars (ahead) Octavia RS: Not rated yet Euro NCAP
Range CLA Electric: 542 km Octavia RS: Not published Claimed
Power CLA Electric: 224 PS Octavia RS: 265 PS (ahead) Different engines
Boot CLA Electric: 405 litres Octavia RS: 600 litres (ahead)
Versions CLA Electric: 3 (ahead) Octavia RS: 1 Only CLA Electric: electric

Pick the CLA Electric for the lower price, the 5-star safety rating and more versions.

Pick the Octavia RS for more power and the bigger boot.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹56.5 Lakh
₹56.69 Lakh
On-road in
₹57.01 Lakh
₹62.87 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹95,789 a month
₹1,05,633 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Petrol, automatic
Power
224 PS
265 PS
Torque
Not listed
370 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
542 km
Not published

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
Seating Capacity
5
5
Launch Date
Not listed
First batch 17 October 2025; second batch 4 September 2026

Motor Battery & Performance

Motor Layout
Single Motor, RWD
Not listed
Battery Capacity (CLA 200)
58 kWh
Not listed
Battery Capacity (CLA 250+)
85.5 kWh
Not listed
0-100 km/h (CLA 200)
7.5 seconds (claimed)
Not listed
0-100 km/h (CLA 250+)
6.7 seconds (claimed)
Not listed
Top Speed (CLA 250+)
210 kmph
Not listed
Transmission
2-speed reduction gear (11:1 first gear, 5:1 second gear), a segment-first per Mercedes-Benz
Not listed

Range & Charging

Architecture
800V
Not listed
DC Fast Charging
Up to 320 kW; approx 400 km added in 20 minutes on a 240kW charger; 10-80% in approx 20-22 minutes
Not listed
AC Charging
11 kW, 6.5 to 9 hours
Not listed

Brakes Wheels & Suspension

Tyre Size Front
225/45 (18-inch AMG alloys on CLA 250+)
Not listed
Tyre Size Rear
255/40 (18-inch AMG alloys on CLA 250+)
Not listed
Wheel Size
Not listed
19-inch Alloy Wheels
Adaptive Dampers
Not listed
Not available on India-spec car (no DCC)

Dimensions & Storage

Length
Approx. 4,700 mm
Not listed
Width
1,855 mm
Not listed
Height
1,468 mm
Not listed
Wheelbase
2,790 mm
Not listed
Ground Clearance
160 mm
Not listed
Boot Space (Litres)
405 Litres
Not listed
Front Storage (Frunk)
101 Litres
Not listed
Seating Capacity
5
Not listed

Safety & ADAS

No. of Airbags
7 (including centre airbag)
10
ADAS
Level 2 ADAS with Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control
Driver-assistance systems included
Sensors
12 Ultrasonic Sensors, 4 Corner Radars, Front/Rear Mid-Range Radar
Not listed
Cameras
4 Surround-View Cameras, 2 Side Cameras
Not listed
NCAP Rating
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2025). Adult occupant 37.7/40, child occupant 43.7/49.
Not tested in this form. The regular Octavia scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2025).
Camera
Not listed
360-Degree Camera

Interior & Cockpit

Central Touchscreen
14-inch
Not listed
Digital Cluster
10.25-inch
Not listed
Passenger Display
Available on Launch Edition
Not listed
Infotainment System
MBUX with ChatGPT/Gemini voice assistant integration, Wireless Apple CarPlay, AR Navigation
Not listed

Lighting & Exterior

Headlamps
Multibeam LED with illuminated 3-pointed star
Matrix LED Headlights
Grille
Illuminated, animated grille with 142 stars
Not listed
Roof
Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof (no sunshade)
Not listed

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Not listed
Petrol
Displacement
Not listed
1,984 cc
Engine Type
Not listed
2.0-litre Turbocharged Petrol (TSI), 4-Cylinder
0-100 km/h
Not listed
6.4 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed
Not listed
250 km/h (electronically limited)
Exhaust
Not listed
Sports exhaust system, standard

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission Type
Not listed
DSG Dual-Clutch Automatic
Gearbox
Not listed
7-Speed
Drive Type
Not listed
FWD

Dimensions & Capacities

Boot Space (Litres)
Not listed
600 Litres
Seating Capacity
Not listed
5

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen Size
Not listed
13-inch
Digital Cluster Size
Not listed
10.25-inch
Climate Control
Not listed
3-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Seats
Not listed
Sports Seats

Choice

Versions
3 versions
1 version
Price range
₹56.5 Lakh – ₹64 Lakh
₹56.69 Lakh
Colours
6 colours
3 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Only the CLA Electric sells a electric version: 3 versions, from ₹56.5 Lakh.

Only the Octavia RS sells a petrol, automatic version: 1 version, from ₹56.69 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

CLA Electric CLA 200 against Octavia RS Octavia RS

CityCLA ElectricOctavia RSGap
Mumbai₹57.01 Lakh₹64.57 LakhCLA Electric ₹7.56 lakh less
Pune₹57.01 Lakh₹64.57 LakhCLA Electric ₹7.56 lakh less
New Delhi₹57.01 Lakh₹62.87 LakhCLA Electric ₹5.86 lakh less
Bengaluru₹62.73 Lakh₹67.47 LakhCLA Electric ₹4.74 lakh less
Chennai₹57.09 Lakh₹68.62 LakhCLA Electric ₹11.53 lakh less
Hyderabad₹57.12 Lakh₹69.21 LakhCLA Electric ₹12.09 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the CLA Electric or the Octavia RS?

The CLA Electric, by ₹19,000 on the versions compared here: CLA Electric CLA 200 at ₹56.5 Lakh against Octavia RS Octavia RS at ₹56.69 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹57.01 Lakh against ₹62.87 Lakh.

Which is safer?

The CLA Electric: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2025. The Octavia RS: not tested in this form; the regular Octavia scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2025). The CLA Electric has 7 airbags and the Octavia RS 10 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The CLA Electric CLA 200 makes 224 PS and the Octavia RS Octavia RS makes 265 PS and 370 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹95,789 a month for the CLA Electric and ₹1,05,633 for the Octavia RS, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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