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Mercedes C Class Sedan vs Skoda Octavia Limousine comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (41,300 £ vs 25,000 £ ) 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 vs Skoda Octavia Limousine: Key differences

Mercedes C Class Sedan

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • clearly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • markedly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C Class Sedan

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Skoda Octavia Limousine is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Sedan costs 41,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,348 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Limousine uses 4.3 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Mercedes C Class Sedan with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

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 offers significantly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 476 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Sedan is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Skoda Octavia Limousine takes 6.6 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C Class Sedan delivers significantly more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 660 Nm more.

C Class Sedan

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is markedly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 344 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers visibly more boot space – 600 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 145 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Sedan carries barely more – 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 decisively ahead 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.

from £41,300
C Class Sedan

Mercedes C Class Sedan

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 183 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 11 km
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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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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
41,300 - 103,400 £
Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
11 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
119 - 205 g/km
co2
111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Trunk capacity
455 L
Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 570 kg
Payload
503 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Skoda
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes C Class Sedan have?

The Mercedes C Class Sedan is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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