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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180vsFord Focus III Sedan · Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoost

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 180

156 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2018
VS

Ford Focus III Sedan · Facelift 2014

1.5 EcoBoost

150 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    156 hp
    116 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    118 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    127 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
Power
156hp116kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,358kg2,994lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.9s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
76.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
9.0s
0-200 km/h
32.7s
Calculated
38.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
8.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
177Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
745km463mi
Calculated
982km610mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,595cc97cu in
1,499cc91cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,534mm179in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,823mm72in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,484mm58in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,648mm104in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,544mm61in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,559mm61in
Ground clearance
92mm4in
-
Trunk volume
480L
372L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
41L
55L
CO2 emissions
127g/km
128g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoostPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180: Power / Torque
  • Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoost: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 1805,300 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
8.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
9.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.7 s
38.4 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
3.0 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
11.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
156 hp
116 kW
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
150 hp
112 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 has 6 hp more than Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoost.

The biggest power difference is between Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoost and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
1,358 kg
2,994 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
225 km/h
140 mph
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 1808.2 s
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost9.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 and Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoost: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
745 km
463 mi
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
982 km
610 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
156 hp
116 kW
8.2 s
225 km/h
140 mph
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
150 hp
112 kW
9.0 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
372 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,534 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.2 s
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
9.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20141.5 EcoBoost
Power
156 hp
116 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
9.0 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,358 kg
2,994 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
372 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,534 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
Range score
745 km
463 mi
982 km
610 mi
CO2 score
127 g/km
128 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
372 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoost
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 38 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 108 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 1.5 EcoBoost

  • Has 237 km (147 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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