Mercedes C class 2011 vs Ford Focus 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 21 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, 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: | 1370 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1600 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| 1100 km with real consumption | 980 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 2011 2.1 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM651 is a 1.8–2.2-liter diesel engine used in models such as the 180 CDI and 200 CDI. It is known for good efficiency and strong durability, and well-maintained engines often exceed 400,000–500,000 km. The design includes a cast-iron cylinder block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a combined timing drive that ... More about Mercedes C klase 2011 2.1 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.51 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 5 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 1516 litres | |
| Mercedes C class has 5 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 16 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Ford Focus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`155 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Mercedes C class 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 80 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 3600 | |
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