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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
42,600 - 104,400 £
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Price
25,000 - 41,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
11 - 112 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
11 - 205 g/km
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co2
111 - 154 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
50 - 60 L
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,755 - 2,235 kg
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Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
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Trunk capacity
360 - 490 L
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Trunk capacity
600 L
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Length
4,751 - 4,842 mm
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Length
4,698 - 4,709 mm
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Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
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Width
1,829 mm
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Height
1,454 - 1,474 mm
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Height
1,455 - 1,470 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,375 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,555 L
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Payload
440 - 565 kg
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Payload
495 - 545 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
186 - 680 HP
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Power HP
116 - 265 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
232 - 280 km/h
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Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
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Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
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Torque
220 - 370 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
137 - 500 kW
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Power kW
85 - 195 kW
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Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Skoda
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