The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 37,300
€ 37,400
€ 37,300
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
The Skoda Octavia RS TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes C 280.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Mercedes C 280
57
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 in
Height
56.9 in
105.5
184.6
108.7
180.6
184.6 in
Length
180.6 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Mercedes C 280
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.26 %
General
Skoda Octavia RS 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS 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 RS TDI
181 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
280 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Mercedes C 280
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
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18.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
18.89 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
45 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
39 mpg
city
18 mpg
50 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
657 mi
Range
446 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
657 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
107 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 RS TDI
107 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
262 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Mercedes C 280
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 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
