The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
€ 42,000
€ 16,600
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,600
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
56.9
69.7
79.1
57.5
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
108.7
180.6
105
183.4
180.6 in
Length
183.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
105 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
2685 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3898 lb
Weight Difference:
919 lb
25.5 %
General
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
W204
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.948
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
85 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
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15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.59 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.81 lb/hp
31.59 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes C 280
25 mpg
45 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
18 mpg
city
36 mpg
33 mpg
highway
53 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
436 mi
Range
598 mi
Mercedes C 280
436 mi
598 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
98.5 kWh
Mercedes C 280
178.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft
