Skoda Octavia 2017 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Skoda Octavia) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes C class) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 40 HP less power than Mercedes C class, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1280 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 510 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: | 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 | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Octavia is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1740 litres | 1510 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Mercedes C class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 230 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`912 kg | 2`075 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`267 kg | 1`500 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 645 kg | 575 kg | |
| Skoda Octavia load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem more than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Skoda Octavia is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 130 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 16 200 | |
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