The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 36,200
€ 21,300
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Mercedes C 230 is 0.7 inches longer and 0 inches wider.
Mercedes C 230
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
56.9
69.7
79.1
56.9
69.6
77.5
69.7 in
Width
69.6 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.9 in
Height
56.9 in
108.7
180.6
101.4
179.9
180.6 in
Length
179.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.72 %
General
Mercedes C 230
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
W204
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
104 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 230
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
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16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.14 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
16.89 lb/hp
29.14 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
50 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
18 mpg
city
42 mpg
35 mpg
highway
56 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
727 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
727 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
172.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft
