The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.3 Durashift-6-tronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 30,200

€ 45,400

€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400
ⓘ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 2.3 is 10.2 inches longer, 4.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Ford Mondeo 2.3
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
56.5
74.3
82.1
57
69.7
79.1
74.3 in
Width
69.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.5 in
Height
57 in
112.2
190.7
108.7
180.6
190.7 in
Length
180.6 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Mondeo 2.3
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb

Weight Difference:
351 lb
9.37 %

General
Ford Mondeo 2.3
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
BA7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford Mondeo 2.3
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.830

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Ford Mondeo 2.3
158 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
153 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Ford Mondeo 2.3
153 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Ford Mondeo 2.3
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Mondeo 2.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
21.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
Ford Mondeo 2.3
21.5 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Mondeo 2.3
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Ford Mondeo 2.3
25 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
468 mi
Range
621 mi
Ford Mondeo 2.3
468 mi
621 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
135.8 kWh
Ford Mondeo 2.3
176.2 kWh
135.8 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Mondeo 2.3
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1376 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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