Mercedes C class 2004 vs Ford Focus 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 48 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 7.9 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 2.4 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 360 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: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 690 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Used also on Ford C-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes C class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2004 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes C klase 2004 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 4 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 467 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 931 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.4 metres more than that of the Ford Focus, which means Mercedes C class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`765 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Ford Focus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Ford Focus, so Ford Focus quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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