Ford C-Max 2003 vs Mercedes B class 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
| Ford C-Max and Mercedes B class have the same engine power, but Ford C-Max torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes B class. Ford C-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Ford C-Max is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford C-Max consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that by driving the Ford C-Max over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford C-Max consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford C-Max gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 310'000 km | 390'000 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 B class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Focus | Used also on Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.60 m | |
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Ford C-Max is larger. Ford C-Max is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes B class, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1620 litres | 2245 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford C-Max is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class, which means Ford C-Max can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`880 | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford C-Max has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2200 | |
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