Skoda Octavia 2019 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
| Skoda Octavia engine produces 6 HP less power than Mercedes C class, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 41 litres | |
| 660 km with real consumption | 510 km with real consumption | ||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Skoda Scala, Audi A1, Audi Q3 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Octavia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 640 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Octavia has 150 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: | 10.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.8 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): | no data | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Skoda Octavia scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 21 200 | 15 200 | |
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