Mercedes C class 2000 vs Ford Mondeo 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 129 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 158 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 13 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Despite the higher power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.8 | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Ford Mondeo 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 Mondeo) 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: | 4.53 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes C class is 3 cm shorter than the Ford Mondeo, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1290 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.5 metres more than that of the Ford Mondeo, which means Mercedes C class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mercedes C class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Mondeo, so Mercedes C class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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