BMW 3 series 1995 vs Ford Mondeo 2002
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 226 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 33 HP less power than Ford Mondeo, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 10.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 420'000 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 Ford Mondeo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW Z3 | 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`830 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Ford Mondeo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Ford Mondeo, so Ford Mondeo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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