The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 37,700

€ 39,800

€ 37,700
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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Mercedes C 280
3344 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4469 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.69 %

General
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Mercedes C 280
5E
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*DJG*
Engine Code
M 272.947

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
181 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Mercedes C 280
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280
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18.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.23 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
18.48 lb/hp
15.23 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
40 mpg
city
18 mpg
52 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
670 mi
Range
446 mi
Skoda Octavia 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
261 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Mercedes C 280
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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