Mercedes C class 2011 vs Ford Galaxy 2010
Body: | Coupe | Minivan / MPV | |
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Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 156 HP | 160 HP | |
Torque: | 250 NM | 240 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 4 HP less power than Ford Galaxy, but torque is 10 NM more than Ford Galaxy. Despite less power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.2 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Galaxy, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Galaxy. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
1130 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
790 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Front-wheel drive cars (Ford Galaxy) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 330'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes C class engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 13 years | 4 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Used also on Ford S-Max | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
The Mercedes C class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.59 m | 4.82 m | |
Width: | 1.77 m | 1.88 m | |
Height: | 1.41 m | 1.76 m | |
Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 23 cm shorter than the Ford Galaxy, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 36 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 390 litres | |
Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes C class has 60 litres more trunk space than the Ford Galaxy. The Ford Galaxy may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 1.1 metres less than that of the Ford Galaxy, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 2`460 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | high | low | |
Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Galaxy has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 25 800 | 10 400 | |
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