The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 53,600
€ 23,900
€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 400 is 4.6 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes C 400
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
56.8
71.3
79.5
56.9
69.6
77.5
71.3 in
Width
69.6 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.8 in
Height
56.9 in
111.8
184.5
101.4
179.9
184.5 in
Length
179.9 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 400
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
14.89 %
General
Mercedes C 400
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
W205
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 400
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 400
328 hp
158 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 400
354 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 400
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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11.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.53 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
11.06 lb/hp
19.53 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 400
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 400
31 mpg
35 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
539 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes C 400
539 mi
503 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes C 400
144 kWh
128.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 400
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft
