Mercedes C class 2000 vs Ford Mondeo 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
| 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: | 143 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 177 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 53 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 138 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 280'000 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: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E klase | Used also on Ford Escort | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 4.53 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 | 470 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`855 | |
| 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 (€): | 1400 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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