The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 30,000

€ 48,300

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,300
ⓘ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. The Skoda Octavia RS is just 0.3 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Skoda Octavia RS
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57
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
57 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
180.2
108.7
180.6
180.2 in
Length
180.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.66 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1Z
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.834

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
197 hp
261 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
207 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
16.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.4 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS
16.28 lb/hp
14.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS
31 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
38 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
444 mi
Range
621 mi
Skoda Octavia RS
444 mi
621 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
121.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS
145.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft











38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data