Comparison Ford Taurus III SHO 3.4 V8 32V (238 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (231 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC
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| Brand: | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | Taurus | C-class |
| Generation: | Taurus III | C-class (W204) |
| Engine / modification: | SHO 3.4 V8 32V (238 Hp) Automatic | C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (231 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC |
| Production start: | 1997 year | 2009 year |
| Production end: | 1999 year | 2011 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 61 l | 66 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | |
| Power: | 238 hp | 231 hp |
| Max power in: | 6100 rpm. | 3800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 225 km/h | 250 , Electronically limited km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.4 sec | |
| Torque: | 312 Nm @ 4800 rpm. | 540 Nm @ 1600-2400 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | SHO | OM 642.830 |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3392 cm3 | 2987 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger / Intercooler | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 17.7 |
| Piston Stroke: | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 7 G-TRONIC |
| Length: | 5016 mm | 4581 mm |
| Width: | 1854 mm | 1770 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2009 mm | |
| Height: | 1400 mm | 1447 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2756 mm | 2760 mm |
| Front track: | 1565 mm | 1549 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1560 mm | 1552 mm |
| Front overhang: | 765 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1056 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 447 l | 475 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Wishbone | |
| Max weight: | 2265 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1560 kg | 1685 kg |
| ABS: | 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): | 11.8 m | 10.84 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/55 R16 | 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | 7.5J x 17 |