Mercedes C class 2011 vs Skoda Octavia 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 14 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, but torque is 40 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1370 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1600 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 1100 km with real consumption | 810 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 2011 2.1 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM651 is a 1.8–2.2-liter diesel engine used in models such as the 180 CDI and 200 CDI. It is known for good efficiency and strong durability, and well-maintained engines often exceed 400,000–500,000 km. The design includes a cast-iron cylinder block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a combined timing drive that ... More about Mercedes C klase 2011 2.1 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 5 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 610 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 1740 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 125 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 240 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.3 metres less than that of the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`155 | 1`937 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Skoda Octavia is better rated in child safety tests. The Mercedes C class scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mercedes C class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Octavia, so Mercedes C class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 6800 | |
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