The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 42,000
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 21,300
 Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300

ⓘ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 TDI
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
56.9
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
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 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
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 TDI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
15.9 %
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
W204
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
104 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 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 1.6 TDI

Performance

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

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes C 280
25 mpg
50 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
18 mpg
city
42 mpg
33 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
436 mi
Range
727 mi
Mercedes C 280
436 mi
727 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes C 280
178.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft