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Ford Focus Turnier vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (280 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (28,500 £ vs 41,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Focus Turnier or Mercedes C-Class Saloon?

Ford Focus Turnier vs Mercedes C-Class Saloon: Key differences

Ford Focus Turnier

  • significantly cheaper
  • slightly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • significantly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Focus Turnier

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Ford Focus Turnier is significantly cheaper – starting at 28,500 £ , while the Mercedes C-Class Saloon costs 41,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,783 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon uses 4.5 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Ford Focus Turnier with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

C-Class Saloon

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon offers significantly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 280 HP. That’s roughly 400 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Ford Focus Turnier takes 5.8 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon delivers considerably more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 600 Nm more.

Focus Turnier

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Focus Turnier is slightly lighter – 1,413 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 282 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Focus Turnier offers noticeably more boot space – 635 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 180 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon carries only slightly more – 570 kg compared to 557 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C-Class Saloon is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £41,300
C-Class Saloon

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 183 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 11 km
Ford Focus Turnier
Mercedes C-Class Saloon

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Ford Focus Turnier

The Ford Focus Estate packs practical, family-friendly space into a compact, poised package that feels sharper and more grown-up than its price suggests. It steers with tidy composure, offers sensible interior flexibility, and is perfect for buyers who want everyday usability without turning into a moving van.

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Mercedes C-Class Saloon

The Mercedes C‑Class is the compact executive that dresses like it owns the boulevard, with an interior that blends modern elegance and plush comfort to make everyday driving feel unexpectedly special. On the road it pairs poise with a hint of cheeky agility, rewarding drivers who want refinement without forfeiting a touch of fun — and yes, it still looks great in the driveway.

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Ford Focus Turnier
Mercedes C-Class Saloon

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,500 - 39,900 £
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
11 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
120 - 183 g/km
co2
119 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,413 - 1,563 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
608 - 635 L
Trunk capacity
280 - 455 L
Length
4,672 - 4,693 mm
Length
-
Width
1,825 - 1,844 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Height
1,459 - 1,504 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,653 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
523 - 557 kg
Payload
485 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 280 HP
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
184 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
170 - 420 Nm
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 2,261 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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