Mercedes C class 2001 vs Skoda Octavia 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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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): | 7.1 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 5.9 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 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 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 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: | 470 litres | 548 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1384 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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 | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`175 kg | no 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 (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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