Comparison Ford Taurus I SHO 3.0 V6 (223 Hp) & Aston Martin DB4 3.7 (243 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S203, facelift 2004) C 350 (272 Hp) 4MATIC
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| Brand: | Ford | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | Taurus | DB4 | C-class |
| Generation: | Taurus I | DB4 | C-class T-modell (S203, facelift 2004) |
| Engine / modification: | SHO 3.0 V6 (223 Hp) | 3.7 (243 Hp) | C 350 (272 Hp) 4MATIC |
| Production start: | 1989 year | 1958 year | 2005 year |
| Production end: | 1991 year | 1963 year | 2007 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.5 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.2 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 62 l | |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | ||
| Power: | 223 hp | 243 hp | 272 hp |
| Max power in: | 6200 rpm. | 5000 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 230 km/h | 225 km/h | 250 , Electronically limited km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.6 sec | 7.1 sec | |
| Torque: | 271 Nm @ 4800 rpm. | 325 Nm/4200 rpm. | 350 Nm @ 2400-5000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 272.960 | ||
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2986 cm3 | 3670 cm3 | 3498 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | ||
| Coolant: | 10 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Carburettor | Multi-point injection |
| Maximum engine speed: | 7000 rpm. | ||
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | - | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | |
| Compression ratio: | 9.8 | 8.25 | 10.7 |
| Piston Stroke: | 80 mm | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89 mm | 92 mm | 92.9 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) | |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 4 | |
| Length: | 4785 mm | 4480 mm | 4541 mm |
| Width: | 1793 mm | 1676 mm | 1728 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1980 mm | ||
| Height: | 1379 mm | 1321 mm | 1467 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2692 mm | 2490 mm | 2715 mm |
| Front track: | 1562 mm | 1372 mm | 1493 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1537 mm | 1360 mm | 1464 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 177 mm | ||
| Front overhang: | 755 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1071 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 481 l | 470 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1384 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Double wishbone | The depreciated rack |
| Rear suspension: | Wishbone | dependent spring suspension | Transverse stabilizer |
| Max weight: | 2230 kg | ||
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1396 kg | 1308 kg | 1630 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | ||
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.6 m | 10.3 m | 10.76 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 215/60 R15 | 225/45 R 17 | |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | 7.5 J x 17 H 2 |