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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs Skoda Octavia RS

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 30 Oct 2026.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Skoda Octavia RS

Mercedes-Benz

E-Class

From ₹81.5 Lakh

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Skoda

Octavia RS

From ₹56.69 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz E-ClassE 200 · ₹81.5 Lakh
Skoda Octavia RSOctavia RS · ₹56.69 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price E-Class: ₹81.5 Lakh Octavia RS: ₹56.69 Lakh (ahead) Octavia RS ₹24.81 lakh cheaper
Airbags E-Class: 8 airbags Octavia RS: 10 airbags (ahead) No crash ratings yet
Mileage E-Class: 12–15 kmpl Octavia RS: Not published Claimed
Power E-Class: 201 bhp Octavia RS: 265 PS (ahead) Torque 320 vs 370 Nm
Versions E-Class: 4 (ahead) Octavia RS: 1 Only E-Class: diesel, automatic

Pick the E-Class for more versions.

Pick the Octavia RS for the lower price, more airbags and more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹81.5 Lakh
₹56.69 Lakh
On-road in
₹93.1 Lakh
₹64.85 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,56,414 a month
₹1,08,953 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
201 bhp
265 PS
Torque
320 Nm
370 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
12–15 kmpl
Not published

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5
Fuel Type
Petrol / Diesel (48V Mild Hybrid)
Petrol

Engine & Performance

E 200 Engine
1999 cc, 4-cylinder turbo-petrol
Not listed
E 450 Engine
2999 cc, inline-6 turbo-petrol
Not listed
E 450 0-100 kmph
4.5 seconds
Not listed
Fuel Tank
66 Litres
Not listed
E 220d Engine
1993 cc, 4-cylinder turbo-diesel
Not listed
Displacement
Not listed
1,984 cc
Engine
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

Transmission
9-Speed Automatic (9G-Tronic)
DSG Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD (E 200, E 220d), 4MATIC AWD (E 450)
FWD
Gears
Not listed
7-Speed

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Disc
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Disc
Not listed
Steering
Electric, Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable
Not listed
Wheels
Not listed
19-inch Alloy Wheels
Adaptive Dampers
Not listed
Not available on India-spec car (no DCC)

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
5,092 mm
Not listed
Width
1,880 mm
Not listed
Height
1,493 mm
Not listed
Wheelbase
3,094 mm
Not listed
Boot Space
Not listed
600 Litres

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
8
10
ADAS
Forward Collision Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Adaptive High Beam Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Driver-assistance systems included
Parking Assist
360-Degree Camera
Not listed
NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. The standard-wheelbase E-Class scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2024). India gets only the long-wheelbase car.
Not tested in this form. The regular Octavia scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2025).
Camera
Not listed
360-Degree Camera

Interior & Infotainment

Display System
MBUX Superscreen, 14.4-inch Central Touchscreen + 12.3-inch Passenger Display
Not listed
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay (wireless), Wi-Fi, Voice Commands, Navigation with Live Traffic
Not listed
Charging
Wireless Phone Charging
Not listed
Audio System
Burmester 4D Surround Sound with Dolby Atmos, 17 Speakers, 730W
Not listed
Climate Control
4-Zone Automatic Climate Control
3-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Seats
36-Degree Reclining Rear Seats with Boss Mode and Powered Sunblinds
Not listed
Touchscreen
Not listed
13-inch
Instrument Cluster
Not listed
10.25-inch
Seats
Not listed
Sports Seats

Lighting & Exterior

Sunroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Not listed
Headlights
Not listed
Matrix LED Headlights

Choice

Versions
4 versions
1 version
Price range
₹81.5 Lakh – ₹95 Lakh
₹56.69 Lakh
Colours
5 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

Petrol, automatic

E 200₹81.5 Lakh Octavia RS₹56.69 Lakh Octavia RS ₹24.81 lakh less

Only the E-Class sells a diesel, automatic version: 1 version, from ₹83.5 Lakh.

On-road price by city

E-Class E 200 against Octavia RS Octavia RS

CityE-ClassOctavia RSGap
Mumbai₹95.54 Lakh₹66.55 LakhOctavia RS ₹28.99 lakh less
Pune₹95.54 Lakh₹66.55 LakhOctavia RS ₹28.99 lakh less
New Delhi₹93.1 Lakh₹64.85 LakhOctavia RS ₹28.25 lakh less
Bengaluru₹99.63 Lakh₹69.4 LakhOctavia RS ₹30.23 lakh less
Chennai₹1.01 Crore₹70.54 LakhOctavia RS ₹30.73 lakh less
Hyderabad₹1.02 Crore₹71.14 LakhOctavia RS ₹30.98 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹89.84 Lakh₹62.58 LakhOctavia RS ₹27.26 lakh less
Kolkata₹93.1 Lakh₹64.85 LakhOctavia RS ₹28.25 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 E-Class or the Octavia RS?

The Octavia RS, by ₹24.81 lakh on the versions compared here: E-Class E 200 at ₹81.5 Lakh against Octavia RS Octavia RS at ₹56.69 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹93.1 Lakh against ₹64.85 Lakh.

Which is safer?

The E-Class: not tested in this form; the standard-wheelbase E-Class scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2024). The Octavia RS: not tested in this form; the regular Octavia scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2025). The E-Class has 8 airbags and the Octavia RS 10 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The E-Class E 200 makes 201 bhp and 320 Nm and the Octavia RS Octavia RS makes 265 PS and 370 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,56,414 a month for the E-Class and ₹1,08,953 for the Octavia RS, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

Compare the rivals

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