The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)

€ 26,800
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
€ 37,400
 Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 26,800
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 1.4 TSI G-TEC is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes C 280.
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Mercedes C 280
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
71.4
79.4
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
71.4 in
Width
69.7 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.4 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
105.7
183.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
183.9 in
Length
180.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Mercedes C 280
3128 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4171 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.75 %
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)

General

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Mercedes C 280
5E
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*CPW*
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
108 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280

Performance

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Mercedes C 280
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
28.96 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
12.8 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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
26 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
7 MPGe
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
16 lb
city
18 mpg
11 lb
highway
35 mpg
33 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
259 mi
Range
446 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
259 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
174.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
26.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Mercedes C 280
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data