Mercedes C class 2013 vs Skoda Octavia 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 54 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1460 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1690 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class 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. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 4 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes C class is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 610 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes C class has 120 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. This could mean that the Mercedes C class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.6 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Mercedes C class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`235 | 1`944 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 130 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 9800 | |
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