Mercedes C class 2011 vs Skoda Octavia 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 64 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Mercedes C klase 2011 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: | 4.61 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 4 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 580 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 95 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: | 10.8 meters | 10.2 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`275 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 7000 | 4200 | |
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