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.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1050 km in combined cycle
870 km in combined cycle
930 km with real consumption
780 km with real consumption
Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.51 m
4.54 m
Width:
1.73 m
1.73 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.47 m
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
