BMW 3 series 1986 vs Ford Mondeo 2000
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 226 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series and Ford Mondeo have the same engine power, but BMW 3 series torque is 6 NM more than Ford Mondeo. BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 600 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 3 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: | 470'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | 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 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Ford Mondeo 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: | 4.32 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 41 cm shorter than the Ford Mondeo, 17 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 312 litres | 500 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 188 litres less trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.1 metres less than that of the Ford Mondeo, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`655 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 1200 | |
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