Comparison Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 280 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC & Ford Mustang V (facelift 2009) Boss 302 5.0 V8 (444 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169, facelift 2008) A 200 Turbo (193 Hp) Autotronic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | C-class | Mustang | A-class |
| Generation: | C-class (W203, facelift 2004) | Mustang V (facelift 2009) | A-class (W169, facelift 2008) |
| Engine / modification: | C 280 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC | Boss 302 5.0 V8 (444 Hp) | A 200 Turbo (193 Hp) Autotronic |
| Production start: | 2005 year | 2011 year | 2008 year |
| Production end: | 2007 year | 2012 year | 2012 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | ||
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.8 l/100 km | 10.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9 l/100 km | 6.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.8 l/100 km | 7.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.26-0.27 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 61 l | 54 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | ||
| Power: | 231 hp | 444 hp | 193 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 7400 rpm. | 5000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 220 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.2 sec | 7.3 sec | |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm. | 515 Nm @ 4500 rpm. | 280 Nm @ 1800 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 272.940 | ||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2996 cm3 | 4951 cm3 | 2034 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.0 l | 8 l | |
| Coolant: | 7.0 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point indirect injection | Multi-point injection | |
| Maximum engine speed: | 7500 rpm. | ||
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC, Ti-VCT | - |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 8 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 11.3 | 11 | 9 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.1 mm | 92.7 mm | 94 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 88 mm | 92.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7 | 1 Autotronic | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | ||
| Length: | 4526 mm | 4778 mm | 3838 mm |
| Width: | 1728 mm | 1877 mm | 1764 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1980 mm | ||
| Height: | 1426 mm | 1400 mm | 1595 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2715 mm | 2720 mm | 2568 mm |
| Front track: | 1505 mm | 1572 mm | 1552 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1476 mm | 1588 mm | 1547 mm |
| Front overhang: | 755 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1056 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 455 l | 379 l | 435 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1995 l | ||
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | ||
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | ||
| Max weight: | 2015 kg | 1730 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1460 kg | 1647 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 | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.76 m | 12 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 205/55 R 16 | Front wheel tires: 255/40 R19 | 195/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7 J x 16 H 2 | Front wheel rims: 9J x 19 | 6J x 16 |