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

€ 48,300

€ 30,900
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 TDI is just 0.3 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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
101.4
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
12.61 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel 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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
168 hp
261 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
258 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.4 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
19.55 lb/hp
14.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
39 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
30 mpg
city
33 mpg
48 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
570 mi
Range
621 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
570 mi
621 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
121.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
123.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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