The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo Powershift (15 - 18)

€ 37,400
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 46,400
 Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo Powershift (15 - 18) Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400

ⓘ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 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 280
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
58.3
Blueprint Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo Powershift (15 - 18)
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 Bi-Turbo Powershift (15 - 18)
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 Bi-Turbo
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.75 %
Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo Powershift (15 - 18)

General

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

Engine

Mercedes C 280
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
207 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
207 hp
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo

Performance

Mercedes C 280
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
47 mpg
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
18 mpg
city
41 mpg
35 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
446 mi
Range
783 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
783 mi
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
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).
102.8 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
102.8 kWh
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1457 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data