Ford Galaxy 2000 vs Mercedes C class 2000
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Sedan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 268 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
| Ford Galaxy engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 28 NM more than Mercedes C class. Despite the higher power, Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 11.1 | |
| Ford Galaxy consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Ford Galaxy over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 550 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| Ford Galaxy 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 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): | 2`000 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Galaxy has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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