Ford Focus RS vs Mercedes-Benz S500 EL
| Category | Ford Focus RS | S500 EL |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.3 l R4 | 3.0 l V6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 350 / 345 | 442 / 436 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 650 / 479 | |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1557 / 3433 | 2244 / 4947 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 225 / 222 | 197 / 194 |
| Average price | €43,000 | €110,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Ford Focus RS | S500 EL |
|---|---|---|
| Autozeitung test track | 1:44.40 | 1:43.40 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Ford Focus RS | S500 EL |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.3 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.1 s | 2.4 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.4 s | 3.6 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.7 s | 5.0 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.6 s | 6.8 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.5 s | 7.8 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.5 s | 8.6 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.2 s | 11.1 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 14.2 s | 14.1 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 18.6 s | 18.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 15.3 s | 13.1 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.4 s @ 90.7 mph | 9.3 s @ 92.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.1 s | 13.2 s |
General performance
| Category | Ford Focus RS | S500 EL |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 268 kph (167 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.61 g (6 m/s²) | 0.62 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 71.1 kph (44.2 mph) | 63.7 kph (39.6 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.9 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 29 UK) | 4.6 l/100 km (51 mpg US / 62 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (110 ft) | 35 m (116 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Ford Focus RS | S500 EL |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 97 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 100 | 96 |
| Overall | 100 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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