The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia RS 230 (15 - 16)

€ 39,800
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 33,500
 Skoda Octavia RS 230 (15 - 16) Skoda Octavia RS 230
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500

ⓘ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 3.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia RS 230.
Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia RS 230
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 230 (15 - 16)
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 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 230 (15 - 16)
105.5
184.4
180.6 in
Length
184.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia RS 230
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4215 lb
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.27 %
Skoda Octavia RS 230 (15 - 16)

General

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia RS 230
W204
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia RS 230
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
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
227 hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS 230

Performance

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia RS 230
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 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 RS 230

▶ REPLAY
15.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.23 lb/hp
14.04 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
38 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
34 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
446 mi
Range
501 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
501 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
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).
117.5 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
Skoda Octavia RS 230
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft