The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 19,700

€ 39,800

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 7.3 cm longer, 4.4 cm wider and 1.7 cm taller than the Mercedes C 280.
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Mercedes C 280
1461
1814
2017
1444
1770
2008
1814 mm
Width
1770 mm
2017 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1461 mm
Height
1444 mm
2667
4659
2760
4586
4659 mm
Length
4586 mm
2667 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Mercedes C 280
1375 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg

Weight Difference:
200 kg
12.7 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Mercedes C 280
5E
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
7-speed automatic 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
89 bhp
at 2750 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
89 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes C 280
250 NM
at 1500 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
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 280
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15.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.91 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
15.45 kg/bhp
6.91 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
69 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 280
54 mpg
city
21 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
758 mi
Range
446 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
758 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
84.3 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
84.3 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Mercedes C 280
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
590 L
Boot Capacity
475 L











1580 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data