The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC DSG (Natural Gas) (16 - 16)

€ 37,400
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 26,200
 Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC DSG (Natural Gas) (16 - 16) Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘ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 2.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC.
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
57.5
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC DSG (Natural Gas) (16 - 16)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC DSG (Natural Gas) (16 - 16)
105
183.4
180.6 in
Length
183.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
105 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3128 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4171 lb
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.75 %
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC DSG (Natural Gas) (16 - 16)

General

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
W204
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
108 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC

Performance

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC

▶ REPLAY
15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
7 MPGe
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
18 mpg
city
15.6 lb
35 mpg
highway
10.6 lb
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
33 lb
446 mi
Range
267 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
267 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
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).
25.6 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
25.6 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft