Ford Mondeo 2000 vs Mercedes E class 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 87 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 155 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 460'000 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: | 5 years | 3 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: | 4.80 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is smaller. Ford Mondeo is 5 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1950 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Ford Mondeo has 150 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 250 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`140 | 2`405 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Mondeo, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 3000 | |
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