The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 19,500

€ 37,400

€ 19,500
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. The Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI is just 1.7 cm shorter, 0.1 cm narrower and 0.1 cm taller than the Mercedes C 280.
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Mercedes C 280
1445
1769
1969
1444
1770
2008
1769 mm
Width
1770 mm
1969 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1445 mm
Height
1444 mm
2575
4569
2760
4586
4569 mm
Length
4586 mm
2575 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Mercedes C 280
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg

Weight Difference:
205 kg
13.18 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Mercedes C 280
1Z
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.947

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes C 280
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
250 NM
300 NM
Mercedes C 280
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Mercedes C 280
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280
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12.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.82 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
12.98 kg/bhp
6.82 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
67 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 280
55 mpg
city
21 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
814 mi
Range
446 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
814 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
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 TDI
86.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Mercedes C 280
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
600 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
475 L











1420 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data