The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec 4x4 (14 - 15)

€ 37,400
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 27,100
 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec 4x4 (14 - 15) Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI Green tec.
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
57.5
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec 4x4 (14 - 15)
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 2.0 TDI Green tec 4x4 (14 - 15)
105.5
183.4
180.6 in
Length
183.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3159 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4284 lb
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
7.85 %
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec 4x4 (14 - 15)

General

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
W204
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
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
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
148 hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec

Performance

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec

▶ REPLAY
15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
50 mpg
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
18 mpg
city
41 mpg
35 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
446 mi
Range
727 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
727 mi
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI 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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft