Ford Mondeo Mk2 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202?

1996–2000 vs 1993–2000 · Liftback/Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: Mondeo Mk2 4,670 mm, C-Klasa W202 4,487 mm — a 18 cm difference.
Boot: Mondeo Mk2 560 l, C-Klasa W202 465 l.
Lowest consumption: Mondeo Mk2 5.9 l/100 km, C-Klasa W202 5.9 l/100 km.
Power: Mondeo Mk2 66–151 kW, C-Klasa W202 55–225 kW.
Standard equipment: Mondeo Mk2 19 items (CLX), C-Klasa W202 16 items (Classic).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Ford Mondeo Mk21996–2000 · 11 engines · CLX, GLX, Ghia, LXSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W2021993–2000 · 10 engines · Classic, Esprit, Elegance, SportSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Mondeo Mk21996–2000no listings	Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W2021993–2000no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,481 mm–4,670 mm	Length4,487 mm
Width	Width1,747 mm–1,751 mm	Width1,720 mm
Height	Height1,420 mm–1,440 mm	Height1,414 mm–1,450 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,704 mm	Wheelbase2,690 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume480 l–560 l	Trunk volume430 l–465 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,265 kg–1,430 kg	Curb weight1,280 kg–1,590 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l–61 l	Fuel tank62 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1996–2000	Production years1993–2000
Body type	Body typeLiftback, Sedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines10
Power	Power66–151 kW (90–205 hp)	Power55–225 kW (75–306 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.5	Displacement (l)1.8–4.3
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.9 l/100 km · 1.8 TD	Lowest consumption5.9 l/100 km · C 220 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.4 s · 2.5 ST200	Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · C 43 AMG
Top speed	Top speed235 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsCLX · Classic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim19 · CLX	Items in the base trim16 · Classic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim28 · Ghia	Items in the top trim22 · Elegance
Equipment · Comfort4 · 4
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 1
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 4
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Mondeo Mk2 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202?

Length: Ford Mondeo Mk2 4,670 mm, Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202 4,487 mm (a 183 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,704 vs 2,690 mm. Boot: 560 vs 465 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Mondeo Mk2 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202?

The most frugal Ford Mondeo Mk2 uses 5.9 l/100 km (1.8 TD); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202 5.9 l/100 km (C 220 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Ford Mondeo Mk2 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202?

The strongest Ford Mondeo Mk2 makes 151 kW (205 hp) (2.5 ST200); the strongest Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202 225 kW (306 hp) (C 43 AMG).

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