Comparison Ford Thunderbird (Retro Birds) 4.0 i V8 32V (283 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177, facelift 2022) A 220d (190 Hp) 8G-DCT & Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) C 300 V6 (231 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC & Seat Leon II (1P, facelift 2009) 2.0 TDI CR (140 Hp) DPF
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| Brand: | Ford | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz | Seat |
| Model: | Thunderbird | A-class | C-class | Leon |
| Generation: | Thunderbird (Retro Birds) | A-class Sedan (V177, facelift 2022) | C-class (W204) | Leon II (1P, facelift 2009) |
| Engine / modification: | 4.0 i V8 32V (283 Hp) | A 220d (190 Hp) 8G-DCT | C 300 V6 (231 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC | 2.0 TDI CR (140 Hp) DPF |
| Production start: | 2002 year | 2022 year | 2009 year | 2010 year |
| Production end: | 2006 year | 2011 year | 2012 year | |
| Coupe type: | Cabriolet | Sedan | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | Internal Combustion engine | ||
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.8 l/100 km | 6.1 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 10.3 l/100 km | 4.1 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 4.8 l/100 km | |||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 68 l | 66 l | 55 l | |
| Combined fuel consumption (WLTP): | 5-5.4 l/100 km | |||
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | Euro 5 | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 125 g/km | |||
| Power: | 283 hp | 190 hp | 231 hp | 140 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 3800 rpm. | 6000 rpm. | 4200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 220 km/h | 246 km/h | 243 km/h | 205 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.8 sec | 7.3 sec | 7.3 sec | 9.3 sec |
| CO2 emissions (WLTP): | 131-143 g/km | |||
| Torque: | 388 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 400 Nm | 300 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm. | 320 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | OM 654 | M 272.948 | CFHC | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 3950 cm3 | 1950 cm3 | 2996 cm3 | 1968 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 4.5 l | ||
| Coolant: | 8 l | |||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail | Diesel Commonrail | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.8 | 11.3 | 16 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 85 mm | 92.3 mm | 82 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm | 82 mm | 88 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 7G-TRONIC | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |||
| Length: | 4730 mm | 4581 mm | 4315 mm | |
| Width: | 1829 mm | 1770 mm | 1768 mm | |
| Width including mirrors: | 2009 mm | |||
| Height: | 1323 mm | 1447 mm | 1459 mm | |
| Wheelbase: | 2723 mm | 2760 mm | 2578 mm | |
| Front track: | 1540 mm | 1549 mm | 1539 mm | |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1530 mm | 1552 mm | 1523 mm | |
| Front overhang: | 765 mm | 949 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1056 mm | 788 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 190 l | 475 l | 341 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 240 l | 1166 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Coil spring | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | ||
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Multi-link independent | ||
| Max weight: | 2120 kg | 1875 kg | ||
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1748 kg | 1560 kg | 1305 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | |||
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 75 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1500 kg | |||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.84 m | 10.7 m | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | 1400 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 690 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |||
| Tire size: | 235/50 R17 | 205/55 R16 | 225/45 R17 | |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | 7J x 17 |