Skoda beats Mercedes

Now sends the new Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI with
also 170 hp on him the rank dispute to make:
cheaper, roomier, more dynamic - better?

At the level saloon with the traditional star on the hood leads seemingly hardly a way past. It applies as a reference - not only in terms of comfort. Especially since the profound care model two years ago, the series proves to be a well balanced as thoughtful design.

So no easy opponents for the newcomer, the Skoda Superb, the E-class dominated by two centimeters.

But he also has the same format? At least the styling of the current Superb acts confident and present than ever. It does not seem as if the Czech shoot from the VW group before successful names fear. But what about the inner values? In the test: E 220 CDI against Superb 2.0 TDI - both with 170 hp diesel.

As much as the external dimensions of the two rivals are similar, it is also very similar to the space on the front seats. Thanks to the wider body offers little more elbow-Benz freedom than the Skoda.

That restricts the mighty roof console in the E-Class the feeling of spaciousness, which affects Superb airy.

Both cars are waiting with a very wide adjustment of the front seats, so that even issued leggy easily find a comfortable position. On the other hand, pulls back seat with the E-Class clearly lose: Because of the Skoda with front-wheel drive and transverse engine installed saves space, the passengers enjoy an unrivaled in Superb generous legroom.

Here goes beyond the framework of the Czech central and upper class.

Even luxury liners can be reported only in the long version keep up. Also cleverly designed the stub tail holds a surprise: The trunk lid is on a second Entriegelungsschalter as a floating open stern (TwinDoor) and gives it access to the opulent rated load (565 to 1670 liters seats free. In the Mercedes-tail disappearing also plentiful 540 liters of luggage.

That the Mercedes with a nearly full safety equipment auftrumpfen can, you almost expected. But the Skoda is unlikely to: Presafe distance radar and are not offered, but protects the driver of the Superb with a knee airbag as standard and two Isofix recordings in the fund, a third (seat) is option.