The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI Green tec (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 17,200
€ 37,400
€ 17,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI Green tec is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes C 280.
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI Green tec
Mercedes C 280
57.5
71.4
79.4
56.9
69.7
79.1
71.4 in
Width
69.7 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.5 in
Height
56.9 in
105
183.4
108.7
180.6
183.4 in
Length
180.6 in
105 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI Green tec
Mercedes C 280
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
728 lb
21.24 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI Green tec
Mercedes C 280
5E
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI Green tec
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI Green tec
85 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI Green tec
118 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI Green tec
Mercedes C 280
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
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31.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI Green tec
31.78 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI Green tec
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI Green tec
50 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
39 mpg
city
18 mpg
59 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
661 mi
Range
446 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI Green tec
661 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
89 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).
174.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI Green tec
89 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI Green tec
Mercedes C 280
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
