Ford Focus 2011 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Ford Focus engine produces 21 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Focus consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Ford Focus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Focus consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1370 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1600 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 1100 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: | 4.56 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.46 m | |
| Ford Focus is 5 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 5 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Ford Focus has 5 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 2`155 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Mercedes C class scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 5800 | |
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