The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 32,400

€ 61,900

€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,900
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mercedes C 43 AMG.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Mercedes C 43 AMG
57
71.4
79.4
56.3
71.3
79.5
71.4 in
Width
71.3 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
105.5
184.4
111.8
185
184.4 in
Length
185 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Mercedes C 43 AMG
3322 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4405 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb

Weight Difference:
437 lb
11.63 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Mercedes C 43 AMG
5E
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.823

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
385 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
181 hp
385 hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
280 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Mercedes C 43 AMG
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 43 AMG
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18.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.76 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
18.35 lb/hp
9.76 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
47 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
40 mpg
city
19 mpg
55 mpg
highway
32 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
621 mi
Range
441 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
621 mi
441 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
176.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
102.8 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Mercedes C 43 AMG
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data