The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.4 TSI G-TEC DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
€ 41,600

€ 27,500

€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.4 TSI G-TEC.
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.4 TSI G-TEC
57.4
69.7
79.1
57.6
71.4
79.4
69.7 in
Width
71.4 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.6 in
108.7
181.1
105.7
183.7
181.1 in
Length
183.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.4 TSI G-TEC
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3177 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4142 lb

Weight Difference:
384 lb
10.79 %

General
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.4 TSI G-TEC
S204
Generation
5E
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.4 TSI G-TEC
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
*CPW*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
228 hp
108 hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.4 TSI G-TEC
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Performance
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.4 TSI G-TEC
149 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.4 TSI G-TEC
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15.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.42 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
15.61 lb/hp
29.42 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
13.1 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
25 mpg
7 MPGe
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.4 TSI G-TEC
18 mpg
city
16 lb
33 mpg
highway
11 lb
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
33 lb
436 mi
Range
252 mi
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
436 mi
252 mi
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.4 TSI G-TEC
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).
27.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
178.2 kWh
27.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.4 TSI G-TEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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