The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo Powershift (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 46,400

€ 37,400

€ 46,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.2 inches longer, 3.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Mercedes C 280.
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 280
58.3
72.9
83.5
56.9
69.7
79.1
72.9 in
Width
69.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
58.3 in
Height
56.9 in
112.2
191.8
108.7
180.6
191.8 in
Length
180.6 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 280
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.75 %

General
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 280
BA7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.947

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
207 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
207 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 280
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280
▶ REPLAY
17.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
17.03 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
47 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
41 mpg
city
18 mpg
52 mpg
highway
35 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
783 mi
Range
446 mi
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
783 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
102.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
174.3 kWh
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
102.8 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1457 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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