Ford Mondeo 1996 vs Mercedes C class 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 158 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 47 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 72 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 9.7 | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Mondeo consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 4.56 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: | no data | 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): | no data | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 125 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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