Comparison Ford Taurus I Station Wagon 3.0 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 230 (204 Hp)
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| Brand: | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | Taurus | C-class |
| Generation: | Taurus I Station Wagon | C-class (W203, facelift 2004) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.0 V6 (142 Hp) Automatic | C 230 (204 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1986 year | 2005 year |
| Production end: | 1991 year | 2007 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.26-0.27 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 61 l | 62 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 142 hp | 204 hp |
| Max power in: | 4800 rpm. | 6100 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 175 km/h | 245 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.4 sec | |
| Torque: | 217 Nm @ 3000 rpm. | 245 Nm @ 2900-5500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 272.920 | |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2986 cm3 | 2496 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.0 l | |
| Coolant: | 7.0 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHV | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.3 | 11.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 80 mm | 68.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4874 mm | 4526 mm |
| Width: | 1796 mm | 1728 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1980 mm | |
| Height: | 1402 mm | 1426 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2692 mm | 2715 mm |
| Front track: | 1562 mm | 1505 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1521 mm | 1476 mm |
| Front overhang: | 755 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1056 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 481 l | 455 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 2290 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | The depreciated rack |
| Rear suspension: | Double wishbone | Transverse stabilizer |
| Max weight: | 2010 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1462 kg | 1455 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.13 m | 10.76 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/70 R14 | Front wheel tires: 205/55 R 16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R14 | 7 J x 16 H 2 |