The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 23,900

€ 53,500

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI is 4.6 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Mercedes C 400.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 400
56.9
69.6
77.5
56.8
71.3
79.5
69.6 in
Width
71.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.9 in
Height
56.8 in
101.4
179.9
111.8
184.5
179.9 in
Length
184.5 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 400
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
14.89 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 400
1Z
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 400
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.823

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
158 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 400
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 400
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19.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
19.53 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 400
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
503 mi
Range
562 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
503 mi
562 mi
Mercedes C 400
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).
138.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes C 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 400
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data