Skoda Octavia 2009 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 64 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 180 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes C klase 2011 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 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 also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1630 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Octavia has 95 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: | 10.2 meters | 10.8 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): | 2`030 | 2`275 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mercedes C class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Octavia, so Mercedes C class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 7000 | |
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