The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI 4x4 DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 29,200
€ 39,800
€ 29,200
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 1.8 TSI 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 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 280
57.4
71.4
79.4
56.9
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
105.5
183.9
108.7
180.6
183.9 in
Length
180.6 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 280
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4361 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
9.33 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 280
5E
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*CJS*
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
178 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
178 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
207 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 280
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.23 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
17.69 lb/hp
15.23 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
29 mpg
city
18 mpg
41 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
518 mi
Range
446 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
518 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
125 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 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 280
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
