Ford C-Max 2014 vs Mercedes B class 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Ford C-Max is more dynamic to drive. Ford C-Max engine produces 25 HP more power than Mercedes B class, but torque is 25 NM less than Mercedes B class. Thanks to more power Ford C-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford C-Max consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford C-Max could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford C-Max consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 98 mm (3.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Ford C-Max can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Ford C-Max version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.56 m | |
| Ford C-Max is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Ford C-Max is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 432 litres | 488 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1684 litres | 1547 litres | |
| Ford C-Max has 56 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford C-Max (by 137 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford C-Max is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`915 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes B class scores higher in safety tests. The Mercedes B class scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford C-Max has serious deffects in 145 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 12 000 | |
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