Mercedes E class 2003 vs Ford Mondeo 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 87 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 155 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 6.7 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 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 5 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 5 cm longer than the Ford Mondeo, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 690 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | 1700 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 150 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 250 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.3 metres more than that of the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`405 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Ford Mondeo has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes E class, so Ford Mondeo quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1000 | |
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