Mercedes E class 2013 vs Ford Mondeo 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 178 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 249 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 33 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 101 NM more than Ford Mondeo. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 8.1 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class 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: | 4.88 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class and Ford Mondeo are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 429 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 111 litres more trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| 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`245 | no data | |
| 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: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 11 400 | |
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