Skoda Octavia 2017 vs Mercedes C class 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 32 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 4.6 | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Octavia consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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 C 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: | 4.67 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 1`897 kg | 2`195 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 18 000 | |
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