Comparison Ford Taurus VI 3.5 V6 24V (263 Hp) AWD Automatic & Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S203, facelift 2004) C 280 (231 Hp) 4MATIC Automatic & Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) C 200 CDI (116 Hp) & Ford Escort IV (GAF,AWF,ABFT) 1.4 (73 Hp)
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| Brand: | Ford | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model: | Taurus | C-class | C-class | Escort |
| Generation: | Taurus VI | C-class T-modell (S203, facelift 2004) | C-class (W203) | Escort IV (GAF,AWF,ABFT) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.5 V6 24V (263 Hp) AWD Automatic | C 280 (231 Hp) 4MATIC Automatic | C 200 CDI (116 Hp) | 1.4 (73 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2009 year | 2005 year | 2000 year | 1986 year |
| Production end: | 2012 year | 2007 year | 2003 year | 1990 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | ||
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 4 | |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.8 l/100 km | 8.7 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.4 l/100 km | 4.6 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.3 | 0.31 | 0.26-0.27 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 72 l | 62 l | 62 l | |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 3 | ||
| Power: | 263 hp | 231 hp | 116 hp | 73 hp |
| Max power in: | 6250 rpm. | 6000 rpm. | 4200 rpm. | |
| Maximum speed: | 237 km/h | 203 km/h | ||
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.9 sec | 12.1 sec | ||
| Torque: | 338 Nm @ 4500 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm. | 250 Nm @ 1400-2600 rpm. | |
| Stopping distance 100 km/h - 0: | 39.3 m | |||
| Model Engine: | Duratec 35 (Cyclone) | M 272.941 | OM 611.962 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | ||
| Engine displacement: | 3496 cm3 | 2996 cm3 | 2148 cm3 | |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.2 l | 8 l | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 10 l | 8.6 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail | ||
| Maximum engine speed: | 6700 rpm. | 4500 rpm. | ||
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |||
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | ||
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, i-VCT | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 4 | |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Compression ratio: | 10.3 | 11.3 | 18 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.7 mm | 82.1 mm | 88.3 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92.5 mm | 88 mm | 88 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive | |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 | 5 | - | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |||
| Length: | 5154 mm | 4541 mm | 4526 mm | |
| Width: | 1935 mm | 1728 mm | 1728 mm | |
| Width including mirrors: | 2177 mm | 1980 mm | 1980 mm | |
| Height: | 1542 mm | 1466 mm | 1426 mm | |
| Wheelbase: | 2868 mm | 2715 mm | 2715 mm | |
| Front track: | 1659 mm | 1505 mm | 1505 mm | |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1664 mm | 1476 mm | 1476 mm | |
| Front overhang: | 755 mm | 755 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1071 mm | 1056 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 569 l | 470 l | 455 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1384 l | |||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | |||
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |||
| Max weight: | 2215 kg | 1985 kg | ||
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1916 kg | 1615 kg | 1430 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | yes | ||
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | ||
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 100 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.05 m | 10.76 m | 10.76 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | 1500 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 750 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 255/45 R19 | 205/55 R 16 | 195/65 R 15 91 H | |
| Wheel rims size: | R19 | 7 J x 16 H 2 | 6 J x 15 H 2 |