Compare: Mercedes-Benz B-class 2008 MPV 109 Hp vs Mercedes-Benz C-class 2008 Sedan 156 Hp vs Ford Mondeo 2007 Sedan 125 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Ford

Model

B-class

C-class

Mondeo

Generation

B-class (W245 facelift 2008)

C-class (W204)

Mondeo III Sedan

Modification (Engine)

B 180 CDI (109 Hp) Autotronic

C 180 Kompressor BlueEFFICIENCY 1.6 (156 Hp) 5G-TRONIC

1.8 TDCi (125 Hp)

Start of production

April, 2008 year

2008 year

2007 year

End of production

April, 2010 year

2009 year

2010 year

Body type

MPV

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

6.9-7.3 l/100 km

10.1-10.5 l/100 km

7.5 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

4.9-5.3 l/100 km

5.4-6 l/100 km

4.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

5.6-6 l/100 km

7.1-7.7 l/100 km

5.8 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Diesel

Petrol (Gasoline)

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

11.8 sec

9.9 sec

10.2 sec

Maximum speed

178 km/h

223 km/h

200 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 4

CO₂ emissions

148-158 g/km

169-183 g/km

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

109 Hp @ 4200 rpm.

156 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

125 Hp @ 3850 rpm.

Torque

250 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm.

230 Nm @ 2800-4600 rpm.

340 Nm @ 1750 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Front, Longitudinal

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

OM 640.940

M 271.910

QYBA

Engine displacement

1991 cm³

1597 cm³

1753 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

83 mm

82 mm

82.5 mm

Piston Stroke

92 mm

75.6 mm

82 mm

Compression ratio

9.3

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Diesel Commonrail

Multi-port manifold injection

Diesel Commonrail

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger

Supercharger

Turbocharger

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

5.4 l

5.5 l

5.6 l

Coolant

8 l

3.8 l

7.9 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1395 kg

1425 kg

1503 kg

Max. weight

1880 kg

1985 kg

2190 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

544 l

475 l

550 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

2245 l

Fuel tank capacity

54 l

66 l

70 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1500 kg

1700 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

715 kg

740 kg

Permitted towbar download

75 kg

Dimensions

Length

4273 mm

4581 mm

4844 mm

Width

1777 mm

1770 mm

1886 mm

Width including mirrors

2035 mm

2009 mm

Height

1604 mm

1447 mm

1500 mm

Wheelbase

2778 mm

2760 mm

2850 mm

Front track

1552 mm

1549 mm

1522 mm

Rear (Back) track

1547 mm

1552 mm

1537 mm

Front overhang

765 mm

Rear overhang

1056 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.30

0.25

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.95 m

10.84 m

11.1 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Rear wheel drive

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

automatic transmission Autotronic

5 gears, automatic transmission G-TRONIC

6 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Independent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer

Coil spring

Rear suspension

Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring

Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

yes

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Electric Steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

205/55 R16

195/60 R16