Mercedes E class 2009 vs Ford Mondeo 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 39 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 620 km with real consumption | 800 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 470'000 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 Ford Mondeo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford C-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes E class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 3 cm longer than the Ford Mondeo, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 554 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes E class has 14 litres less trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. This could mean that the Mercedes E class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.1 metres less than that of the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`150 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 2600 | |
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