The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
€ 23,900

€ 42,500

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘ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 a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 320 CDI
56.9
69.6
77.5
57
69.7
79.1
69.6 in
Width
69.7 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.9 in
Height
57 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 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 320 CDI
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
661 lb
17.64 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 320 CDI
1Z
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.960

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
158 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 320 CDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI
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19.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
19.53 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
503 mi
Range
595 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
503 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
141.9 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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