The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI (09 - 13)

€ 42,000
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 22,200
 Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI (09 - 13) Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 1.8 TSI
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
56.9
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI (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 1.8 TSI (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 1.8 TSI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
562 lb
15.59 %
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI (09 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.8 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
158 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI

Performance

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.25 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.81 lb/hp
19.25 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 280
25 mpg
34 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
33 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
436 mi
Range
495 mi
Mercedes C 280
436 mi
495 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes C 280
178.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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