The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.2 TDCi DPF (08 - 10)
€ 37,400
€ 31,400
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 Mercedes C 280 is 10.2 inches shorter, 4.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi DPF.
Mercedes C 280
Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi DPF
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 280
Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi DPF
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.75 %
General
Mercedes C 280
Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi DPF
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi DPF
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
173 hp
Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi DPF
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi DPF
▶ REPLAY
15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.38 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
20.38 lb/hp
Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
38 mpg
Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi DPF
18 mpg
city
28 mpg
35 mpg
highway
48 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
446 mi
Range
702 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
702 mi
Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi DPF
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).
127.6 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
127.6 kWh
Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi DPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1347 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
