The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI Tiptronic (09 - 10)
€ 38,600

€ 18,200

€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,200
ⓘ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 MPI
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 MPI
3439 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.78 %

General
Mercedes C 230
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
W204
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
101 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Performance
Mercedes C 230
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
▶ REPLAY
17.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.36 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
17.11 lb/hp
29.36 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
30 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
35 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
432 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
432 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft