Mercedes E class 1999 vs Ford Mondeo 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 28 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class 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: | 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. | |||
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 |
1975 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 275 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`270 kg | 2`140 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`690 kg | 1`551 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 580 kg | 589 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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