The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 15,700
€ 42,000
€ 15,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V is 0.7 inches shorter and 0 inches narrower.
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
Mercedes C 280
56.9
69.6
77.5
56.9
69.7
79.1
69.6 in
Width
69.7 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.9 in
Height
56.9 in
101.4
179.9
108.7
180.6
179.9 in
Length
180.6 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
Mercedes C 280
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
838 lb
23.25 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
Mercedes C 280
1Z
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.948
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
79 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
97 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
Mercedes C 280
108 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
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35.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
35.03 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
37 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 280
28 mpg
city
18 mpg
46 mpg
highway
33 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
534 mi
Range
436 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
534 mi
436 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
178.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
121.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
Mercedes C 280
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
