The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI Tiptronic (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
€ 19,100

€ 39,200

€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon.
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
57.1
69.6
77.5
57.4
69.7
79.1
69.6 in
Width
69.7 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.1 in
Height
57.4 in
101.4
179.9
108.7
181.1
179.9 in
Length
181.1 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
15 %

General
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
1Z
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.947

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
101 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
109 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Performance
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
114 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
14.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
646 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
29.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.47 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
29.68 lb/hp
15.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
30 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
39 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
432 mi
Range
436 mi
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
432 mi
436 mi
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
178.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
149.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.6 MPI
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft











45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft