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. Both cars are the same height, but the Mercedes C 280 is 0.7 inches longer and 0 inches wider.
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
56.9
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.4
179.9
180.6 in
Length
179.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.98 %
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
W204
Generation
1Z
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 1.8 TSI
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
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
158 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 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

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.53 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
19.53 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
35 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
35 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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