Ford Mondeo 2007 vs Mercedes E class 2006
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 11 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Ford Mondeo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Mondeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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: | 4.78 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
| Ford Mondeo is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 7 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`155 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 6600 | |
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