The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.3 Durashift-6-tronic (07 - 10)
€ 38,600
€ 30,200
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200
ⓘ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 Mercedes C 230 is 10.2 inches shorter, 4.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Ford Mondeo 2.3.
Mercedes C 230
Ford Mondeo 2.3
56.9
69.7
79.1
56.5
74.3
82.1
69.7 in
Width
74.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
56.9 in
Height
56.5 in
108.7
180.6
112.2
190.7
180.6 in
Length
190.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230
Ford Mondeo 2.3
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4773 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.22 %
General
Mercedes C 230
Ford Mondeo 2.3
W204
Generation
BA7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
Ford Mondeo 2.3
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
158 hp
Ford Mondeo 2.3
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
153 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
153 lb‑ft
Ford Mondeo 2.3
Performance
Mercedes C 230
Ford Mondeo 2.3
145 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Mondeo 2.3
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17.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.5 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
17.11 lb/hp
21.5 lb/hp
Ford Mondeo 2.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
Ford Mondeo 2.3
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
25 mpg
Ford Mondeo 2.3
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
35 mpg
highway
35 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
450 mi
Range
468 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
468 mi
Ford Mondeo 2.3
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
Ford Mondeo 2.3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
Ford Mondeo 2.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1376 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
