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Mercedes C Class Wagon vs Skoda Octavia Combi comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (42,600 £ vs 25,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C Class Wagon or Skoda Octavia Combi?

Mercedes C Class Wagon vs Skoda Octavia Combi: Key differences

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

Skoda Octavia Combi

  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C Class Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Skoda Octavia Combi is considerably cheaper – starting at 25,600 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Wagon costs 42,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,023 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C Class Wagon uses 0.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Combi with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

Octavia Combi

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 Wagon offers substantially more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 415 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Skoda Octavia Combi takes 6.5 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is somewhat faster – 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: the Mercedes C Class Wagon delivers clearly more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 650 Nm more.

C Class Wagon

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 terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Combi is visibly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,755 kg. The difference is around 389 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers markedly more boot space – 640 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,700 L, about 325 L more than the Mercedes C Class Wagon.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Wagon carries barely more – 565 kg compared to 534 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C Class Wagon 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 £42,600
C Class Wagon

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.4 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 11 - 112 km
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Mercedes C Class Wagon

The Mercedes C-Class wagon dresses Mercedes refinement in a sensible, practical package, marrying a sleek estate silhouette with a plush, high-quality cabin that feels more premium than its badge implies. It quietly soaks up motorway miles and cartloads of family kit with composed handling and effortless comfort — a clever alternative to an SUV for buyers who still like to steer.

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The Skoda Octavia Combi is the sensible family wagon that somehow turns grocery runs and long trips into a pleasant, unshowy experience — spacious, practical and built like it prefers reliability over flash. With smart touches, clever storage and a cabin that feels grown-up rather than frugal, it’s an easy recommendation for buyers who want maximum utility without sacrificing comfort or style.

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Mercedes C Class Wagon
Skoda Octavia Combi

Costs and Consumption
Price
42,600 - 104,400 £
Price
25,600 - 42,300 £
Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
11 - 112 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
11 - 205 g/km
co2
113 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,755 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,553 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 490 L
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
4,751 - 4,842 mm
Length
4,698 - 4,709 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
1,454 - 1,474 mm
Height
1,455 - 1,468 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,375 L
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Payload
440 - 565 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
186 - 680 HP
Power HP
116 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
232 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Torque
220 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Power kW
85 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Skoda
Is the Mercedes C Class Wagon offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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