Skoda Octavia 2006 vs Mercedes C class 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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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 | |
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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. | |||
| 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) | |
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. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 548 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1384 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`175 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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