Mercedes C class 2007 vs Ford Focus 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 55 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 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 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.51 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 4 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, if possible |
1500 litres | 1516 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: | 2`205 kg | 1`900 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`590 kg | 1`368 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 615 kg | 532 kg | |
| Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem more than Ford Focus. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 3400 | |
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