The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI 4x4 DSG (18 - 19)

€ 39,800
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 30,100
 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI 4x4 DSG (18 - 19) Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI.
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
57.5
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI 4x4 DSG (18 - 19)
71.4
79.4
69.7 in
Width
71.4 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
56.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI 4x4 DSG (18 - 19)
105.7
183.9
180.6 in
Length
183.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3247 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4372 lb
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.48 %
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI 4x4 DSG (18 - 19)

General

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI
W204
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
187 hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI

Performance

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
36 mpg
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI
18 mpg
city
28 mpg
34 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
446 mi
Range
526 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
526 mi
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft