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| ×2017 Ford Focus RS | ×2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C 63 S Sedan | |
|---|---|---|
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$48,418 | CA$84,600 |
| Fees | CA$1,750 | CA$2,075 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$911/month | CA$1,593/month |
| Awards |  Best sport car under $50,000 of 2017 | - |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 2,3 l I-4 | 4,0 l V8 |
| Power | 350 hp @ 6,000 rpm (261 kW) | 503 hp @ 5,500 rpm (375 kW) |
| Torque | 350 lb·ft @ 3,200 rpm (475 N·m) | 516 lb·ft @ 1,750 – 4,500 rpm (700 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Fuel | Premium | Premium |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Category | Sports Car under $50,000 | Sports Car $50,000 - $100,000 |
| Assembly | Saarlouis, DE | Bremen, DE |
| Generation | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 12.2 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
| Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Combined | 10.9 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 486 km | 564 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 256 g/km | 274 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | standard | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard | N/A |
| Head-up display | N/A | optional |
| Smart key | standard | optional |
| Blindspot detection | N/A | optional |
| Lane departure warning | N/A | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | N/A | optional |
| GPS | N/A | optional |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | available | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | available | available |
| Sirius XM | standard | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | N/A | standard |
| Premium audio system | standard | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 11 m | 11 m |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | N/A | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P235/35YR19 | P245/35YR19 |
| Rear tires | P235/35YR19 | P265/35YR19 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,361 mm (172″) | 4,755 mm (187″) |
| Width | 1,821 mm (72″) | 1,839 mm (72″) |
| Height | 1,483 mm (58″) | 1,425 mm (56″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm (104″) | 2,840 mm (112″) |
| Front track | 1,554 mm (61″) | 1,608 mm (63″) |
| Rear track | 1,534 mm (60″) | 1,547 mm (61″) |
| Weight | 1,570 kg (3,461 lb) | 1,730 kg (3,814 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | between 674 l and 1,269 l | 436 l |
| Fuel tank | 53 l (12 gal) | 66 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.0 s | 4.6 s |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | 3.2 s |
| Top speed | N/A | 290 km/h (180 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | N/A | 37 m |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | 4 years/80,000 km |
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| Overall | ||
| Average | 73% | 79% |
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