The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Ford Mondeo Saloon 2.0 TDCi (15 - 19)
€ 37,400
€ 42,700
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 280 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 28.5 cm shorter, 8.2 cm narrower and 3.8 cm lower than the Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi.
Mercedes C 280
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
1444
1770
2008
1482
1852
2121
1770 mm
Width
1852 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2121 mm
1444 mm
Height
1482 mm
2760
4586
2850
4871
4586 mm
Length
4871 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2850 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1579 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2250 kg
Weight Difference:
24 kg
1.52 %
General
Mercedes C 280
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
W204
Generation
BA7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 bhp
178 bhp
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
300 NM
400 NM
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
6.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.87 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
6.82 kg/bhp
8.87 kg/bhp
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Mercedes C 280
31 mpg
63 mpg
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
21 mpg
city
55 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
446 mi
Range
870 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
870 mi
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
671 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
525 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
