Mercedes C class 2011 vs Ford Galaxy 2010
| Body: | Coupe | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 47 HP less power than Ford Galaxy, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Ford Galaxy. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 70 litres | |
| 720 km with real consumption | 700 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.76 m | |
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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 | |
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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`990 | 2`450 | |
| 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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