Mercedes C class 2001 vs Skoda Octavia 2006

 
Mercedes C class
2001 - 2004
Skoda Octavia
2006 - 2008
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 2.7 Diesel1.9 Diesel

Performance

Power: 170 HP100 HP
Torque: 400 NM240 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.1 seconds12.5 seconds
Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive.
Mercedes C class engine produces 70 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 3.4 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.15.2
Real fuel consumption: 7.9 l/100km5.9 l/100km
The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia.
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 870 km in combined cycle1050 km in combined cycle
780 km with real consumption930 km with real consumption
Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD)

Dimensions

Length: 4.54 m4.51 m
Width: 1.73 m1.73 m
Height: 1.47 m1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 3 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes C class is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no data548 litres
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters10.8 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`500no data
Safety:
Quality:
below average

average
Skoda Octavia has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 16001600
Rating in user reviews: 7.6/10 7.5/10
Pros and Cons: Mercedes C klase has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • higher safety
  • lower price
Skoda Octavia has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
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