Ford Mondeo 1996 vs Mercedes C class 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 53 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 138 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Mondeo 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 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Escort | Used also on Mercedes E klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes C class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.43 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger, but lower. Ford Mondeo is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1290 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Ford Mondeo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`855 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above 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 (€): | 600 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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