The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
€ 37,400
€ 27,400
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 4.1 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT.
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
56.9
69.7
79.1
57.9
72
78.9
69.7 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.9 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
180.6
105.7
184.6
180.6 in
Length
184.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4061 lb
Weight Difference:
478 lb
13.94 %
General
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
W204
Generation
NX
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
148 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
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15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.93 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
19.93 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
50 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
18 mpg
city
38 mpg
35 mpg
highway
60 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
446 mi
Range
595 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
595 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
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 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44 cu ft
