The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI (09 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 19,100
€ 37,400
€ 19,100
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. Both cars are the same height, but the Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI is 0.7 inches shorter and 0 inches narrower.
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
Mercedes C 280
56.9
69.6
77.5
56.9
69.7
79.1
69.6 in
Width
69.7 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.9 in
Height
56.9 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 1.9 TDI
Mercedes C 280
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.26 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
Mercedes C 280
1Z
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.947
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
104 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
Mercedes C 280
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
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29.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
29.25 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
46 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
37 mpg
city
18 mpg
53 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
670 mi
Range
446 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
670 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 1.9 TDI
104.9 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
Mercedes C 280
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 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
