BMW 5 series 2003 vs Ford Mondeo 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 86 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 690 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 (BMW 5 series) 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 | 560'000 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: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 5 series 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: | 4.84 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 11 cm longer than the Ford Mondeo, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 500 litres | |
| BMW 5 series has 20 litres more trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`055 | 1`865 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 BMW 5 series, so Ford Mondeo quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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