The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI (09 - 12)
€ 39,800

€ 16,500

€ 39,800
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. The Mercedes C 280 is just 1.7 cm longer, 0.1 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI.
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
1444
1770
2008
1445
1769
1969
1770 mm
Width
1769 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1969 mm
1444 mm
Height
1445 mm
2760
4586
2575
4569
4586 mm
Length
4569 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2575 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1310 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1895 kg

Weight Difference:
265 kg
16.83 %

General
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
W204
Generation
1Z
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 bhp
101 bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 280
300 NM
148 NM
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
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6.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.97 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
6.91 kg/bhp
12.97 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes C 280
31 mpg
38 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
41 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
446 mi
Range
462 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
462 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
219 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
585 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
560 L











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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1420 L