The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI (09 - 09)
€ 37,400
€ 19,100
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI
56.9
69.7
79.1
56.9
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
108.7
180.6
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 1.9 TDI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.26 %
General
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
W204
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
104 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
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15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.25 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
29.25 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
46 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
18 mpg
city
37 mpg
35 mpg
highway
53 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
446 mi
Range
670 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
670 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft
