Mercedes-Benz C-Class Skoda Octavia

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Skoda Octavia
Fuel (differs) Hybrid Petrol
Model years (differs) 2021-now 2020-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 56,500 € 35,990
Status Available Available
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability (differs) 72/100 74/100
Practicality (differs) 68/100 86/100
Value retention (differs) n/a 68/100
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 53/100 40/100
Efficiency 70/100 70/100
Specifications
Body style (differs) Sedan Liftback
Power (hp) (differs) 204 150
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 7.3 8.5
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 246 229
Length (mm) (differs) 4751 4698
Width (mm) (differs) 1820 1829
Height (mm) (differs) 1438 1470
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1650 1353
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 6.2 5.6
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1800 1600
Boot (l) (differs) 455 600
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class · Efficiency: Owner-reported petrol consumption vs WLTP 6.2 l/100km (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class · Practicality: Boot 455 l + towing weight 1,800 kg vs segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class · Value retention: Insufficient stable residual-value data for this trim within the W206 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure, hybrid without plug + LCA indication ICCT 2024 (segment), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Skoda Octavia · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Skoda Octavia · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world consumption vs. WLTP 5.6 l/100km, public forums · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Skoda Octavia · Practicality: Boot 600 l + towing weight 1,600 kg vs. segment (manufacturer figure) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Skoda Octavia · Value retention: Residual-value indication from segment valuation guides (historical average) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Skoda Octavia · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol + exhaust emissions (Euro-6d standard on current models), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

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A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.

Profile · W206 (2021)

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

D-segment sedan on the W206 generation, standard with a 48V mild-hybrid on the petrol four-cylinder. WLTP around 6.2 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative); owners report mixed 7-7.5 l/100km (public forums, not measured by us). Braked towing weight 1,800 kg.

Profile · 1.5 TSI (NX, facelift 2024)

Skoda Octavia

Spacious family liftback on the MQB platform. Strong points are the boot (600 l) and the braked towing weight (1,600 kg). The 1.5 TSI with mild-hybrid returns WLTP 5.6 l/100km; owners report 6-7 l/100km in practice (public forums, not measured by us).

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