Mercedes E class 2009 vs Ford Mondeo 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 91 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 220 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Mondeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Galaxy, Ford C-Max, Ford S-Max | |
| 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. | |||
| Ford Mondeo 2007 2.0 engine: In early production engines, the camshaft timing chain often stretched, requiring timely replacement to avoid potential issues. The fuel system, equipped with piezo injectors, is highly sensitive to fuel ... More about Ford Mondeo 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 7 cm longer than the Ford Mondeo, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 695 litres | 554 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | 1745 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 141 litres more trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 205 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`565 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 2200 | |
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