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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180vsFord Focus III Sedan · Facelift 2014 2.0 TDCi

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

2.0 TDCi

150 hp1997 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2018

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
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    118 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 2.0 TDCi

  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    115 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,364 km
    847 mi
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
Power
156hp116kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,462kg3,223lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
70.9s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
69.1s99% target: 206 km/h / 128 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
32.7s
Calculated
47.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
745km463mi
Calculated
1,364km847mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,595cc97cu in
1,997cc122cu 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
60L
CO2 emissions
127g/km
115g/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 2.0 TDCiPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180: Power / Torque
  • Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 2.0 TDCi: 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 20142.0 TDCi3,750 rpm2,000-3,250 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.7 s
47.8 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.4 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 20142.0 TDCi
150 hp
112 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 has 6 hp more than Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 2.0 TDCi.

The biggest power difference is between Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 2.0 TDCi 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 20142.0 TDCi
370 Nm
273 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 20142.0 TDCi
1,462 kg
3,223 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 20142.0 TDCi
208 km/h
129 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 20142.0 TDCi8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 and Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 2.0 TDCi: 0.5 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 20142.0 TDCi
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 2.0 TDCi and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180: 1.1 L/100 km.

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 20142.0 TDCi
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 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 20142.0 TDCi
1,364 km
847 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 20142.0 TDCi
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
208 km/h
129 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 20142.0 TDCi
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 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 20142.0 TDCi
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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 20142.0 TDCi
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
8.7 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 20142.0 TDCi
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180FordFocus III SedanFacelift 20142.0 TDCi
Power
156 hp
116 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.7 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,462 kg
3,223 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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
1,364 km
847 mi
CO2 score
127 g/km
115 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
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 2.0 TDCi
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,155 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 142 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 108 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Ford Focus III Sedan Facelift 2014 2.0 TDCi

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 618 km (384 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 12 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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