The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 30,900

€ 48,500

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500
ⓘ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 RS TDI is 0.3 inches shorter and 0 inches narrower.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Mercedes C 350
57
69.6
77.5
57
69.7
79.1
69.6 in
Width
69.7 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57 in
Height
57 in
101.4
180.2
108.7
180.6
180.2 in
Length
180.6 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Mercedes C 350
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.78 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Mercedes C 350
1Z
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Mercedes C 350
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.971

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
168 hp
268 hp
Mercedes C 350
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Mercedes C 350
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350
▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.74 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
19.55 lb/hp
13.74 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Mercedes C 350
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
39 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes C 350
30 mpg
city
16 mpg
48 mpg
highway
31 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
570 mi
Range
410 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
570 mi
410 mi
Mercedes C 350
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
189.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
123.4 kWh
189.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Mercedes C 350
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft











38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data