Comparison Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 240 (170 Hp) & Ford Taurus III 3.0 V6 24V (200 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model: | C-class | Taurus |
| Generation: | C-class (W203, facelift 2004) | Taurus III |
| Engine / modification: | C 240 (170 Hp) | 3.0 V6 24V (200 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2004 year | 1995 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 1999 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.26-0.27 | 0.31 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 61 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 170 hp | 200 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 5750 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 235 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.2 sec | 10.1 sec |
| Torque: | 240 Nm @ 4500 rpm. | 271 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 112.912 | Duratec |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2597 cm3 | 2967 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.0 l | 5.2 l |
| Coolant: | 6.4 l | 10.0 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 3 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 68.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4526 mm | 5016 mm |
| Width: | 1728 mm | 1854 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1980 mm | |
| Height: | 1427 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2715 mm | 2756 mm |
| Front track: | 1493 mm | 1565 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1464 mm | 1560 mm |
| Front overhang: | 755 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1056 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 455 l | 447 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Wishbone | |
| Max weight: | 2015 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1460 kg | 1522 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): | 10.76 m | 11.8 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R 16 V | 205/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7 J x 16 H 2 | R15 |