Ford Focus 2018 vs Mercedes C class 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Ford Focus engine produces 34 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 41 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
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Ford Focus is smaller, but slightly higher. Ford Focus is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Focus is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 608 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1653 litres | 1460 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Ford Focus has 168 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. The Mercedes C class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 193 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 2`155 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 15 400 | |
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