Mercedes C class 2001 vs Ford Focus 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 80 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 6.1 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 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 900 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: | 480'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mercedes C class is larger. Mercedes C class is 10 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1384 litres | 1580 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 196 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.1 metres less than that of the Ford Focus. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`175 kg | 1`755 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`575 kg | 1`232 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 600 kg | 523 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 | above average | |
| Ford Focus has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes C class, so Ford Focus quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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