Ford Mondeo 2000 vs Mercedes C class 2002
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 33 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Ford Mondeo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Mondeo 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 Mondeo) 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: | 4.73 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger. Ford Mondeo is 20 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 8 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1370 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`865 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Ford Mondeo 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 Mondeo quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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