Mercedes C class 2013 vs Ford Focus 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 84 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 230 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 47 litres | |
| 970 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 3 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 608 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1653 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes C class has 118 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. This could mean that the Mercedes C class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Ford Focus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`235 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Ford Focus scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| 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 | 12 400 | |
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