Ford Focus 2018 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Ford Focus engine produces 84 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 230 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 66 litres | |
| 790 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Focus is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 608 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1653 litres | no data | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Ford Focus has 118 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 2`235 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Ford Focus scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 16 400 | |
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