Skoda Octavia 2009 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 30 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 840 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: | 4.57 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 3 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, if possible |
1630 litres | 1500 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 130 litres). | |||
| 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`030 kg | 2`205 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`445 kg | 1`590 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 585 kg | 615 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 4000 | |
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