Ford Galaxy 2000 vs Mercedes C class 2000

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Ford Galaxy
2000 - 2003
Mercedes C class
2000 - 2004
Body: Minivan / MPVSedan
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Ford Galaxy is available only with front wheel drive, while Mercedes C class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.9 - 2.81.8 - 3.2

Performance

Power: 90 - 204 HP115 - 354 HP
Torque: 170 - 310 NM185 - 540 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.9 - 17.2 seconds5.2 - 12.1 seconds
In general, Mercedes C class are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Ford Galaxy. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.2 - 11.96.1 - 11.5
Ford Galaxy petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes C class. On average, Ford Galaxy equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.64 m4.53 m
Width: 1.81 m1.73 m
Height: 1.73 m1.43 m
Ford Galaxy is larger.
Ford Galaxy is 11 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 8 cm wider, while the height of Ford Galaxy is 30 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 330 litres455 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
2610 litresno data
Mercedes C class has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Ford Galaxy uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: 11.1 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Ford Galaxy is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class.
Gross weight: ~ 2`427 kg~ 2`010 kg
Net weight:~ 1`659 kg~ 1`462 kg
Load capacity:~ 768 kg~ 548 kg
Ford Galaxy load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 29 procentiem more than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Ford Galaxy is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety: no data
Quality:
low

average
Average price (€): 12001400
Rating in user reviews: 7.7/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: Ford Galaxy has
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
  • lower price
Mercedes C klase has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
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