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Mercedes C Class Wagon vs Skoda Octavia Limousine comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (42,600 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C Class Wagon or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

Mercedes C Class Wagon vs Skoda Octavia Limousine: Key differences

Mercedes C Class Wagon

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

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space

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

C Class Wagon

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 is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Wagon costs 42,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,623 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C Class Wagon uses 0.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Limousine with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

Octavia Limousine

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 clearly 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 considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Skoda Octavia Limousine takes 6.4 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

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

C Class Wagon

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is markedly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,755 kg. The difference is around 404 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers somewhat more boot space – 600 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,555 L, about 180 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 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 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
Mercedes C Class Wagon
Skoda Octavia Limousine

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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 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 Wagon
Skoda Octavia Limousine

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,600 - 104,400 £
Price
25,000 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 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 - 112 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
11 - 205 g/km
co2
111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,755 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 490 L
Trunk capacity
600 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 - 1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,375 L
Max trunk capacity
1,555 L
Payload
440 - 565 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
186 - 680 HP
Power HP
116 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 10.6 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, D, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Skoda
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