Mercedes E class 2016 vs Skoda Octavia 2015
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 230 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 15 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 50 litres | |
| 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 E 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes E class is 19 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 590 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1580 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes E class has 165 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. This could mean that the Mercedes E class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.3 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`230 | 1`932 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 26 000 | 8000 | |
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