The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09) vs. Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI (09 - 12)
€ 39,200

€ 17,600

€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI.
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
57.4
69.7
79.1
57.1
69.6
77.5
69.7 in
Width
69.6 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.1 in
108.7
181.1
101.4
179.9
181.1 in
Length
179.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb

Weight Difference:
672 lb
19.05 %

General
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
S204
Generation
1Z
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

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

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
228 hp
101 hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
Performance
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
▶ REPLAY
15.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
15.47 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
25 mpg
33 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
17 mpg
city
24 mpg
34 mpg
highway
42 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
436 mi
Range
475 mi
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
436 mi
475 mi
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
178.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft











42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft