The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 19)
€ 42,000
€ 26,200
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT.
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
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
105.7
183.9
180.6 in
Length
183.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
3605 lb
Curb Weight
2833 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
772 lb
21.42 %
General
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
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
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
148 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
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 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
151 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
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15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.14 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.81 lb/hp
19.14 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes C 280
25 mpg
48 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
18 mpg
city
39 mpg
33 mpg
highway
56 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
436 mi
Range
634 mi
Mercedes C 280
436 mi
634 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
Mercedes C 280
178.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
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
