Mercedes C class 2013 vs Ford Focus 2014
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 39 HP less power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Ford Focus. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes C klase 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 34 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 316 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1510 litres | 1215 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes C class has 174 litres more trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes C class (by 295 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 1.2 metres less than that of the Ford Focus, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`120 kg | 2`025 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`545 kg | 1`437 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 575 kg | 588 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 6000 | |
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