Compare Mercedes C-class W203 vs Ford Mondeo 3 Liftback vs Ford Five Hundred

Variants
C 30 CDI AMG
C 32 AMG
C 180 MT
C 180
C 180 Kompressor MT
C 180 Kompressor
C 200 CDI 116hp MT
C 200 CDI 116hp
C 200 CDI 122hp MT
C 200 CDI 122hp
C 200 CGI MT
C 200 Kompressor MT
C 200 Kompressor MT 02+
C 200 Kompressor
C 200 Kompressor 02+
C 220 CDI MT
C 220 CDI MT 03+
C 220 CDI 03+
C 220 CDI
C 240 MT
C 240 4MATIC
C 240
C 270 CDI MT
C 270 CDI
C 320 MT
C 320 4MATIC
C 320
1.6 120
1.6D 115
1.6 EcoBoost 160
1.6 110
1.6 125
1.8D 100
1.8D 125
2.0 EcoBoost 203 AT
2.0 EcoBoost 240 AT
2.0 145
2.0D 115
2.0D 130
2.0D 140
2.0D 140 AT
2.0D 163
2.0D 163 AT
2.2D 175
2.2D 200
2.3 160
2.5 220
AWD
FWD

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
455 L / 16.1 cu-ft
595 L / 21.0 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
72.0 L / 19.0 gal
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Transverse stabilizer
Tire Size
215/60 R17
Turning Circle
10.8 m / 35.3 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
5-door Liftback Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
110 mm / 4.3 in
Size | Height
1500 mm / 59.1 in
1530 mm / 60.2 in
Size | Length
5100 mm / 200.8 in
Size | Width
1875 mm / 73.8 in
Track Width | Front
1640.0 mm / 64.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1650.0 mm / 65.0 in
Wheel Size
6J x 17
Wheelbase
2715 mm / 106.9 in
2850 mm / 112.2 in
2870 mm / 113.0 in

Performance

Braking | 200 km/h - 0
142.5 m / 467.4 ft
Top Speed
200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph
Towing Capacity
745 kg / 1642 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Engine | Bore
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Engine | Displacement
3.0 L / 181.6 cu-in / 2976.0 cc
Engine | Power
203.0 hp / 151.4 kW @ 5750 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
68.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
79.5 mm / 3.1 in
Engine | Torque
271 Nm / 199.9 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic Aisin F21

Production

Availability
2004 ~ 2007

Reviews

Neofiliac score
59%
31%
12%
Pros
  • Rather reliable diesel engine range
  • Great 5G-TRONIC auto box
  • Good 0.26 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Decent engine options
  • Relatively high reliability
  • Lots of space inside
Cons
  • RUST
  • Loss of V8
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Questionable styling
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • No powerful engine options
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Uninspiring drive

Price

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