The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.5 Turbo (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 31,200
€ 37,400
€ 31,200
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 2.5 Turbo is 10.2 inches longer, 4.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes C 280.
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
Mercedes C 280
56.5
74.3
82.1
56.9
69.7
79.1
74.3 in
Width
69.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.5 in
Height
56.9 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 2.5 Turbo
Mercedes C 280
3455 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.75 %
General
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
Mercedes C 280
BA7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
Mercedes C 280
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
217 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
Mercedes C 280
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
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15.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
15.92 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
25 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
17 mpg
city
18 mpg
35 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
468 mi
Range
446 mi
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
468 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
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).
174.3 kWh
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
176.2 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1362 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
