Octavia RS vs S-Class S 350

Skoda · Mercedes-Benz

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

265 hp

255 hp

0–100 km/h

6.4s

6.5s

Top speed

250 km/h

Engine

I4 Turbo

Fuel

Petrol

Torque

370 Nm

500 Nm

Price

$42,000

$90,000

Simulated race times

Distance

Octavia RS

S-Class S 350

100 m

6.528s

6.574s

1/8 mile

9.601s

9.666s

1/4 mile

14.324s

14.414s

1 km

25.260s

25.395s

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 (265 vs 255).

FAQ

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

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 Octavia RS vs the S-Class S 350?

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

How much horsepower does each car have?

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

What are the top speeds?

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

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