The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI Tiptronic (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 18,200
€ 42,000
€ 18,200
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 1.6 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
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
17.73 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic 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 272.948
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
114 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
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29.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
29.36 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
30 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 280
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
39 mpg
highway
33 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
432 mi
Range
436 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
432 mi
436 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
149.7 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 1.6 MPI
149.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 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
