Ford Focus 2001 vs Mercedes C class 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Ford Focus engine produces 55 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Focus consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Focus consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus 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: | 4.45 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
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Ford Focus is smaller. Ford Focus is 9 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Focus is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1580 litres | 1384 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, 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 196 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`760 kg | 2`175 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`327 kg | 1`575 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 433 kg | 600 kg | |
| Ford Focus load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 39 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Ford Focus has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes C class, so Ford Focus quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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