Ford Galaxy 2000 vs Mercedes C class 2000
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 203 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
| Ford Galaxy engine produces 16 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Mercedes C class. Despite the higher power, Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.2 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Galaxy consumes 1.5 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 Galaxy could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Galaxy consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 Galaxy) 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: | 4.64 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.43 m | |
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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: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Galaxy is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Galaxy has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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