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Mercedes C-Class Sedan vs Skoda Octavia Combi - Differences and prices compared

Q: How much power does the Mercedes C-Class Sedan deliver on the road?

Depending on the version, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan delivers up to 680 HP.

Q: How much fuel does the Mercedes C-Class Sedan use?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 1.60 L.

Q: How far can the Mercedes C-Class Sedan go on a full charge?

The WLTP range is up to 117 km.

Q: What is the battery capacity of the Mercedes C-Class Sedan?

The Mercedes C-Class Sedan comes with a 19.50 kWh battery.

Q: How fast can the Mercedes C-Class Sedan go?

Depending on the model, top speed is 280 km/h.

Q: How many liters of cargo space does the Mercedes C-Class Sedan offer?

Depending on configuration, up to 455 L fit inside.

Q: What are the Mercedes C-Class Sedan’s length, width and height?

The Mercedes C-Class Sedan measures 4751 mm long, 1820 mm wide and 1438 mm high.

Q: Is the Skoda Octavia Combi offered with different drivetrains?

The Skoda Octavia Combi is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

Q: How much power does the Skoda Octavia Combi deliver on the road?

Depending on the version, the Skoda Octavia Combi delivers up to 265 HP.

Compare performance (680 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (41200 £ vs 24400 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C-Class Sedan or Skoda Octavia Combi?

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Skoda Octavia Combi has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24400 £, while the Mercedes C-Class Sedan costs 41200 £. That’s a price difference of around 16746 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes C-Class Sedan manages with 1.60 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Combi with 4.40 L. The difference is about 2.80 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan has a decisively edge – offering 680 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 415 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the Skoda Octavia Combi takes 6.50 s. That’s about 3.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan performs slightly better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Skoda Octavia Combi tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes C-Class Sedan pulls convincingly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 650 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Skoda Octavia Combi is noticeable lighter – 1366 kg compared to 1695 kg. The difference is around 329 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers noticeable more room – 640 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 185 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes C-Class Sedan minimal takes the win – 570 kg compared to 534 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Mercedes C-Class Sedan

Price : 41200 - 103100 £
Body Type : Sedan
Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 183 - 680 HP
Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 9 L
Electric Range : 11 - 117 km
Battery Capacity : 19.50 kWh
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 3.4 - 8.6 s
Model Year : 2024 - 2025
Max Speed : 230 - 280 km/h
Torque : 250 - 1020 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4
Doors : 4
Model : C-Klasse
Modell : C 180, C 200, C 300, C 300 e, C 400 e, C 300 de, C 200 d, C 220 d, C 43 AMG, C 63 AMG S E PERFORMANCE, C 300 d
CO2 Efficiency Class : E, B, D, G
Trim Level : Avantgarde Advanced 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Advanced Plus 9G-TRONIC, Edition Avantgarde 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Premium 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Premium Plus 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced Plus 9G-TRONIC, Edition AMG Line 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Advanced 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Advanced Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Edition Avantgarde 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium Plus 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Premium 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Premium Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Edition AMG Line 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G, AMG Line Premium Plus 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G, Premium 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G, Premium Plus 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G
Power kW : 135 - 500 kW
co2 : 41 - 205 g/km
Engine capacity : 1496 - 1999 cm3
Curb weight : 1695 - 2195 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 40 - 66 L
Trunk capacity : 280 - 455 L
Length : 4751 - 4842 mm
Width : 1820 - 1900 mm
Height : 1438 - 1458 mm
Brand : Mercedes-Benz
Payload : 480 - 570 kg

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The Mercedes C‑Class is the compact executive that dresses like it owns the boulevard, with an interior that blends modern elegance and plush comfort to make everyday driving feel unexpectedly special. On the road it pairs poise with a hint of cheeky agility, rewarding drivers who want refinement without forfeiting a touch of fun — and yes, it still looks great in the driveway.

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Costs and Consumption
Price 41200 - 103100 £	Price 24400 - 42300 £
Consumption L/100km 1.6 - 9 L	Consumption L/100km 4.4 - 6.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range 11 - 117 km	Electric Range -
Battery Capacity 19.50 kWh	Battery Capacity -
co2 41 - 205 g/km	co2 113 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 40 - 66 L	Fuel tank capacity 45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type Sedan	Body Type Estate
Seats 5	Seats 5
Doors 4	Doors 5
Curb weight 1695 - 2195 kg	Curb weight 1366 - 1553 kg
Trunk capacity 280 - 455 L	Trunk capacity 640 L
Length 4751 - 4842 mm	Length 4698 - 4709 mm
Width 1820 - 1900 mm	Width 1829 mm
Height 1438 - 1458 mm	Height 1455 - 1468 mm
Max trunk capacity -	Max trunk capacity 1700 L
Payload 480 - 570 kg	Payload 471 - 534 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV	Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission Automatic	Transmission Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox	Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive	Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 183 - 680 HP	Power HP 116 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 3.4 - 8.6 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.5 - 10.7 s
Max Speed 230 - 280 km/h	Max Speed 203 - 250 km/h
Torque 250 - 1020 Nm	Torque 220 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4	Number of Cylinders 4
Power kW 135 - 500 kW	Power kW 85 - 195 kW
Engine capacity 1496 - 1999 cm3	Engine capacity 1498 - 1984 cm3