Mercedes E class 1999 vs Ford Mondeo 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 9 HP less power than Ford Mondeo, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.1 | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 (Mercedes E class) 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: | 580'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | 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. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes E class 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: | 4.84 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mercedes E class is 4 cm longer than the Ford Mondeo, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 600 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1920 litres | 1700 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 60 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 220 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`190 kg | 2`030 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`610 kg | 1`435 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 580 kg | 595 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Ford Mondeo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Ford Mondeo, so Ford Mondeo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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