The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 37,400
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 23,900
 Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
€ 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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes C 280 is just 1.7 cm longer, 0.1 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
1444
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
1770
2008
1445
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
1769
1969
1770 mm
Width
1769 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1969 mm
1444 mm
Height
1445 mm
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
2760
4586
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
2575
4569
4586 mm
Length
4569 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2575 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1400 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1985 kg
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
155 kg
9.97 %
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
W204
Generation
1Z
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
V6 petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 bhp
158 bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
300 NM
250 NM
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI

Performance

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
6.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.86 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
6.82 kg/bhp
8.86 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes C 280
31 mpg
42 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
446 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
503 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
585 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1420 L