Ford Focus 1999 vs Mercedes C class 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Ford Focus engine produces 80 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 200 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 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 1.8 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 | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes C class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 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 10 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Focus is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | no data | |
| 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 (kg): | 1`755 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | 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 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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