S-Class S 350 vs Octavia RS

Mercedes-Benz · Skoda

1/4 Mile winner

Octavia RS

Beats the S-Class S 350 by 0.09s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Octavia RS beats the S-Class S 350 by a hair, finishing 0.09 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Octavia RS thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

255 hp

265 hp

0–100 km/h

6.5s

6.4s

Top speed

250 km/h

Engine

I4 Turbo

Fuel

Petrol

Torque

500 Nm

370 Nm

Price

$90,000

$42,000

Simulated race times

Distance

S-Class S 350

Octavia RS

100 m

6.574s

6.528s

1/8 mile

9.666s

9.601s

1/4 mile

14.414s

14.324s

1 km

25.395s

25.260s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Octavia RS is $42,000 vs $90,000 for the S-Class S 350 — a $48,000 gap. Power: Octavia RS makes 10 hp more (255 vs 265).

FAQ

Which is faster, the S-Class S 350 or the Octavia RS?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Octavia RS is faster, beating the S-Class S 350 by 0.09 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the S-Class S 350 vs the Octavia RS?

The S-Class S 350 hits 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds, while the Octavia RS does it in 6.4 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The S-Class S 350 produces 255 hp; the Octavia RS produces 265 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The S-Class S 350 tops out at 250 km/h, and the Octavia RS reaches 250 km/h.

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