The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Mondeo Saloon 2.0 TDCi DPF ECOnetic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 27,700

€ 37,400

€ 27,700
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi DPF ECOnetic is 25.8 cm longer, 11.6 cm wider and 0.9 cm lower than the Mercedes C 280.
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
Mercedes C 280
1435
1886
2086
1444
1770
2008
1886 mm
Width
1770 mm
2086 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1435 mm
Height
1444 mm
2850
4844
2760
4586
4844 mm
Length
4586 mm
2850 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
Mercedes C 280
1557 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
2170 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg

Weight Difference:
2 kg
0.13 %

General
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
Mercedes C 280
BA7
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.947

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
113 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
113 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes C 280
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
320 NM
300 NM
Mercedes C 280
Performance
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
Mercedes C 280
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec

Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280
▶ REPLAY
13.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.82 kg/bhp
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
13.78 kg/bhp
6.82 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
54 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 280
43 mpg
city
21 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
836 mi
Range
446 mi
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
836 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
107 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 DPF ECOnetic
107 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi DPF ECOnetic
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
613 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
550 L
Boot Capacity
475 L











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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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