Skoda Octavia 2019 vs Mercedes C class 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 4.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 510 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 4.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 360 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 450 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 10.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 66 litres | |
| 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. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 2019 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Skoda Octavia 2019 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 8 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 640 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1700 litres | 1480 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 220 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`240 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 200 | 18 000 | |
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