The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 11)

€ 39,800
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 25,100
 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 11) Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
56.9
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 11)
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 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 11)
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 2.0 TDI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.22 %
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 11)

General

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
W204
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
138 hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI

Performance

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

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
40 mpg
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
34 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
446 mi
Range
579 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
579 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
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