Skoda Octavia 2017 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 54 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.7 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 | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 |
1740 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Octavia has 120 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. The Mercedes C class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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 (kg): | 1`912 | 2`190 | |
| 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 (€): | 12 600 | 19 200 | |
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