The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 16)

€ 37,400
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 26,600
 Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 16) Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 0.7 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec.
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
57.5
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 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 1.8 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 16)
105
183.4
180.6 in
Length
183.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
105 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
3428 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4083 lb
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.15 %
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
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 1.8 TSI Green tec
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
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
178 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec

Performance

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
18 mpg
city
33 mpg
35 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
446 mi
Range
545 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
545 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green 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).
108 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
108 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft