Mercedes C class 2018 vs Skoda Octavia 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 70 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.0 | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Skoda Octavia) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 4 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes C class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 610 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1740 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`195 kg | 1`897 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | 9400 | |
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