Mercedes C class 2013 vs Ford Focus 2014
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 54 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1460 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1690 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 850 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 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 34 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 362 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes C class has 128 litres more trunk space than the Ford Focus. | |||
| 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: | 2`340 kg | 2`050 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`765 kg | 1`455 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 575 kg | 595 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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