Model Year | 2013 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 188 kW@5500 366 Nm@2700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 kW@6000 350 Nm@2400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,715 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,534 mm | 4,531 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,824 mm | 1,727 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,456 kg | 1,585 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 47 L | 62 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 988 mm | -15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,369 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 947 mm | 18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 843 mm | 838 mm | 5 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,897 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 374 L | 345 L | 29 L |
2013 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Like other recently designed Fords, the Focus has a tighter rear seat than most competitors. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with perhaps an inch to spare. see full Ford Focus review |
2013 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Driver seat cushion very uncomfortable after 30 minutes; feels like no cushion in seat see full Ford Focus review |
2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
just ok see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
too tight back there. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 154hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Rear seats are narrow and hard. The centre seat is only usable for very small people on very short trips. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There is no rear seat room. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
fake leather is too cheap for a m-b. seats too hard. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |