The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI (20 - ..)

€ 39,800
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 28,400
 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI (20 - ..) Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 4.1 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
57.9
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI (20 - ..)
72
78.9
69.7 in
Width
72 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI (20 - ..)
105.7
184.6
180.6 in
Length
184.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.27 %
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI (20 - ..)

General

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
W204
Generation
NX
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
113 hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
15.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.19 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.23 lb/hp
28.19 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
67 mpg
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
56 mpg
34 mpg
highway
76 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
446 mi
Range
799 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
799 mi
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
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).
71.9 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
71.9 kWh
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44 cu ft