Mercedes E class 2013 vs Ford Mondeo 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 89 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 230 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1800 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 1120 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Mondeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Ford Mondeo) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes E class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 4 cm longer than the Ford Mondeo, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 695 litres | 488 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1905 litres | 1585 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 207 litres more trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 320 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres less than that of the Ford Mondeo, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`480 | 2`270 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes E class scores higher in safety tests, but Ford Mondeo is better rated in child safety tests. The Ford Mondeo scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 10 000 | |
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