Ford Mondeo 2019 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 14 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 730 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1605 litres | no data | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Ford Mondeo has 240 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. The Mercedes C class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 1.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Ford Mondeo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`330 | 2`235 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 170 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 16 600 | |
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