The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 19)
€ 37,400
€ 23,900
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 280 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.0 TSI.
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.0 TSI
56.9
69.7
79.1
57.5
71.4
79.4
69.7 in
Width
71.4 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
56.9 in
Height
57.5 in
108.7
180.6
105.7
183.9
180.6 in
Length
183.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.0 TSI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
2749 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3962 lb
Weight Difference:
679 lb
19.81 %
General
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.0 TSI
W204
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.0 TSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
3
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
113 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.0 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.0 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.0 TSI
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15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.33 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
24.33 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
50 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.0 TSI
18 mpg
city
42 mpg
35 mpg
highway
56 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
446 mi
Range
661 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
661 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
89 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
89 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.0 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.0 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft
