The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 16,500
€ 37,400
€ 16,500
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI is 0.7 inches shorter and 0 inches narrower.
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
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 1.6 MPI
Mercedes C 280
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
15.75 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Mercedes C 280
1Z
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 1.6 MPI
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 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
101 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
109 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Mercedes C 280
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
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28.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
28.59 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
32 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
41 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
462 mi
Range
446 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
462 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
174.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
140.2 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Mercedes C 280
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 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
