Mercedes C class 2018 vs Skoda Octavia 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 6 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 50 litres | |
| 500 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| 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`110 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | 8600 | |
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