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Mercedes C-Class Wagon vs Skoda Octavia Combi – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Mercedes C-Class Wagon or Skoda Octavia Combi fits your lifestyle better.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Skoda Octavia Combi has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24400 £, while the Mercedes C-Class Wagon costs 42400 £. That’s a price difference of around 18022 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes C-Class Wagon manages with 0.40 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Combi with 4.40 L. The difference is about 4 L per 100 km.

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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 Wagon has a clearly 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 Wagon is clearly 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 Wagon performs somewhat 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 Wagon pulls decisively stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 650 Nm difference.

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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 Combi is clearly perceptible lighter – 1366 kg compared to 1755 kg. The difference is around 389 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers clearly perceptible more room – 640 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Octavia Combi performs a bit better – up to 1700 L, which is about 190 L more than the Mercedes C-Class Wagon.

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

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes C-Class Wagon proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes C-Class Wagon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £42,400
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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
  • 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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Skoda Octavia Combi

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
42400 - 115300 £
Price
24400 - 42300 £
Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 9 L
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
11 - 112 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
11 - 206 g/km
co2
113 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 66 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
1755 - 2235 kg
Curb weight
1366 - 1553 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 490 L
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
4751 - 4842 mm
Length
4698 - 4709 mm
Width
1820 - 1900 mm
Width
1829 mm
Height
1454 - 1494 mm
Height
1455 - 1468 mm
Max trunk capacity
1375 - 1510 L
Max trunk capacity
1700 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
226 - 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
137 - 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, F, G, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Skoda

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Is the Mercedes C-Class Wagon offered with different drivetrains?

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

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