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
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.
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.
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