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Skoda Octavia Limousine vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 41,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Octavia Limousine or Mercedes C-Class Saloon?

Skoda Octavia Limousine vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon: Key differences

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Octavia Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Skoda Octavia Limousine is considerably cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Mercedes C-Class Saloon 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 only slightly more efficient than the Mercedes C-Class Saloon with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

C-Class Saloon

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 Saloon offers substantially 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 Saloon is significantly 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 Saloon delivers substantially more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 660 Nm more.

Octavia Limousine

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 noticeably lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 344 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers noticeably 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 Saloon carries very slightly 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 Saloon is far ahead overall 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 Saloon

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
11 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
111 - 154 g/km
co2
119 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
600 L
Trunk capacity
280 - 455 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,829 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
503 - 545 kg
Payload
485 - 570 kg

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

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

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

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