The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI (09 - 12)

€ 42,000
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 16,500
 Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI (09 - 12) Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500

ⓘ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 1.6 MPI
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
56.9
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI (09 - 12)
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 1.6 MPI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4178 lb
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
717 lb
19.89 %
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
W204
Generation
1Z
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 1.6 MPI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.948
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
101 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI

Performance

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI

▶ REPLAY
15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.59 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.81 lb/hp
28.59 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes C 280
25 mpg
32 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
33 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
436 mi
Range
462 mi
Mercedes C 280
436 mi
462 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
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).
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280
178.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft