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| ×2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 4MATIC Wagon | ×2015 Ford Taurus 4dr Sdn SEL FWD | |
|---|---|---|
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$46,000 | CA$34,999 |
| Fees | CA$2,075 | CA$1,600 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$866/month | CA$659/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 2,0 l I-4 | 3,5 l V6 |
| Power | 241 hp @ 5,550 rpm (180 kW) | 288 hp @ 6,500 rpm (215 kW) |
| Torque | 273 lb·ft @ 1,300 rpm (370 N·m) | 254 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (344 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged | Atmospheric |
| Fuel | Premium | Regular |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | N/A | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Wagon | Sedan |
| Category | Wagon under $50,000 | N/A |
| Assembly | Bremen, DE | N/A |
| Generation | 4 | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 10.7 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Highway | 8.0 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Combined | 9.5 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 694 km | 692 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 222 g/km | 207 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | standard | optional |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | optional | N/A |
| Head-up display | optional | N/A |
| Smart key | optional | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional | N/A |
| GPS | optional | optional |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | available | not available |
| Sirius XM | optional | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | N/A | optional |
| Premium audio system | optional | N/A |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 11 m | 12 m |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | N/A | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/50HR17 | P235/55HR18 |
| Rear tires | P225/50HR17 | P235/55HR18 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,702 mm (185″) | 5,154 mm (203″) |
| Width | 1,811 mm (71″) | 1,935 mm (76″) |
| Height | 1,463 mm (58″) | 1,542 mm (61″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,840 mm (112″) | 2,868 mm (113″) |
| Front track | 1,565 mm (62″) | 1,659 mm (65″) |
| Rear track | 1,542 mm (61″) | 1,664 mm (66″) |
| Weight | 1,705 kg (3,759 lb) | 1,830 kg (4,034 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | between 490 l and 1,509 l | 569 l |
| Fuel tank | 66 l (15 gal) | 72 l (16 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | 454 kg (1,001 lb) |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | 210 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer) | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Driving | ||
| Safety | ||
| Interior | N/A | |
| Reliability | ||
| Winter driving | N/A | |
| Comfort | N/A | |
| Fuel economy | N/A | |
| Infotainment | N/A | |
| Overall | N/A | |
| Average | 79% | 83% |
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