Ford Focus 2018 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Ford Focus) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes C class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 123 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 169 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
| Ford Focus engine produces 108 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 331 NM less than Mercedes C class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 4.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford Focus consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Focus could require 405 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Focus consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class 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: | 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: | 4.54 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 374 litres | 480 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Ford Focus has 106 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.22 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`195 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 11 200 | 25 400 | |
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