The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.0 TDCi AWD Powershift (15 - 19)

€ 37,400
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 46,900
 Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.0 TDCi AWD Powershift (15 - 19) Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,900

ⓘ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 11.2 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi.
Mercedes C 280
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
58.3
Blueprint Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.0 TDCi AWD Powershift (15 - 19)
72.9
83.5
69.7 in
Width
72.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.0 TDCi AWD Powershift (15 - 19)
112.2
191.8
180.6 in
Length
191.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 280
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3668 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5115 lb
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
6.54 %
Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.0 TDCi AWD Powershift (15 - 19)

General

Mercedes C 280
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
W204
Generation
BA7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 280
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
V6 gasoline 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
178 hp
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi

▶ REPLAY
15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
44 mpg
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
18 mpg
city
39 mpg
35 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
446 mi
Range
739 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
739 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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1446 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data