Ford Mondeo 2000 vs Mercedes C class 2000
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
| Ford Mondeo engine produces 16 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
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`875 | 1`500 | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mercedes C class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Mondeo, so Mercedes C class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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