Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 70 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 160 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.2
7.1
Real fuel consumption:
5.9 l/100km
7.9 l/100km
The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 1.9 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 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Octavia is 1 cm lower.
Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably significantly better
