Ford Mondeo 2000 vs Mercedes E class 1999
| 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 | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 80 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 3.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 1 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 | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 890 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 | 480'000 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 | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
| Ford Mondeo is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 600 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Ford Mondeo has 60 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`140 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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