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

Compare performance (680 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (41200 £ vs 23800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C Class Sedan or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

Mercedes C Class Sedan

Skoda Octavia Limousine

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

C Class Sedan

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Skoda Octavia Limousine has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23800 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Sedan costs 41200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17346 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes C Class Sedan manages with 1.60 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Limousine with 4.30 L. The difference is about 2.70 L per 100 km.

Octavia Limousine

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes C Class Sedan has a convincingly 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 decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the Skoda Octavia Limousine takes 6.40 s. That’s about 3 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes C Class Sedan performs to a small extent better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Skoda Octavia Limousine 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.

C Class Sedan

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is clearly perceptible lighter – 1351 kg compared to 1695 kg. The difference is around 344 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers distinct more room – 600 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 145 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes C Class Sedan barely noticeable takes the win – 570 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C Class Sedan is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

Mercedes C Class Sedan
Skoda Octavia Limousine

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C Class Sedan

Mercedes C Class Sedan

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • 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

Mercedes C Class Sedan

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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Skoda Octavia Limousine

The Skoda Octavia Limousine blends space and sensible charm into a calm, grown-up package that feels smarter than its modest badge suggests. Practical, comfortable and quietly clever, it's the sort of car that makes everyday driving feel noticeably less mundane and keeps both your wallet and patience intact.

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Mercedes C Class Sedan
Skoda Octavia Limousine

Costs and Consumption

Price
41200 - 103100 £
Price
23800 - 41700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9 L
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 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
111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 66 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1695 - 2195 kg
Curb weight
1351 - 1537 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 455 L
Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
4751 - 4842 mm
Length
4698 - 4709 mm
Width
1820 - 1900 mm
Width
1829 mm
Height
1438 - 1458 mm
Height
1455 - 1470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1555 L
Payload
480 - 570 kg
Payload
495 - 545 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
6.4 - 10.6 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

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Skoda
Is the Mercedes C Class Sedan offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes C Class Sedan is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.