Comparison Ford Contour 2.5i V6 24V LX (170 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 400 CDI V8 (250 Hp) 5G-TRONIC & Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 280 (204 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Ford | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | Contour | S-class | S-class |
| Generation: | Contour | S-class (W220) | S-class (W220) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.5i V6 24V LX (170 Hp) | S 400 CDI V8 (250 Hp) 5G-TRONIC | S 280 (204 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1996 year | 1999 year | 1998 year |
| Production end: | 2002 year | 2002 year | 2002 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.2 l/100 km | 16 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7 l/100 km | 8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.6 l/100 km | 9.6 l/100 km | 11.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 88 l | 88 l |
| CO2 emissions: | 253 g/km | ||
| Power: | 170 hp | 250 hp | 204 hp |
| Max power in: | 6250 rpm. | 4000 rpm. | 5700 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 230 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.8 sec | 9.5 sec | |
| Torque: | 224 Nm @ 4250 rpm. | 560 Nm @ 1700-2600 rpm. | 270 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | OM 628 DE 40 LA/628.960 | ||
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2539 cm3 | 3996 cm3 | 2799 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 10 l | ||
| Coolant: | 16.5 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | BiTurbo | ||
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.7 | 18.5 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 79.5 mm | 86 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82.3 mm | 86 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 5G-TRONIC | 5 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | ||
| Length: | 4671 mm | 5038 mm | 5038 mm |
| Width: | 1755 mm | 1855 mm | 1855 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2092 mm | ||
| Height: | 1384 mm | 1444 mm | 1444 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2704 mm | 2965 mm | 2965 mm |
| Front track: | 1504 mm | 1574 mm | 1576 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1486 mm | 1574 mm | 1576 mm |
| Front overhang: | 867 mm | 867 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1206 mm | 1206 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 255 l | 500 l | 500 l |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Transverse stabilizer | |
| Max weight: | 2455 kg | 2300 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1257 kg | 1895 kg | 1770 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.7 m | 11.7 m | |
| Tire size: | 185/70 R14 S | 225/60 R16W | 225/60 ZR16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 16 | 7.5J x 16 |