Mercedes C class 2000 vs Ford Mondeo 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 158 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 47 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 72 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 8.8 | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Ford Mondeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | no data | |
| 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 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 125 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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