Mercedes C class 2018 vs Ford Focus 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 129 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 21 HP less power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Ford Focus. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 52 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Ford Focus) 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: | 4.70 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mercedes C class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes C class is 3 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes C class is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 608 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1653 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`110 kg | 1`900 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | 9000 | |
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