BMW 3 series 1994 vs Ford Mondeo 2000
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 168 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 5 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Despite the higher power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Mondeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 30 cm shorter than the Ford Mondeo, 10 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 230 litres | 500 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 270 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`810 | 1`865 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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