BMW 3 series 1993 vs Ford Mondeo 2002
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 22 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 10.7 | |
| BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 550 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 3 series 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 440'000 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 BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 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. | |||
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`940 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Ford Mondeo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 365 percent more cases than Ford Mondeo, so Ford Mondeo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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