Mercedes E class 1999 vs Ford Mondeo 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class and Ford Mondeo have the same engine power, but Mercedes E class torque is 5 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 10.0 | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 790 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: | 380'000 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 Ford Mondeo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| 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 2003 2.5 engine: The LCBD engine features a multi-point fuel injection system, where each cylinder is equipped with its own injector for precise fuel delivery. This system is highly durable and reliable, with a low likelihood of ... More about Ford Mondeo 2003 2.5 engine | |||
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`250 kg | 2`105 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`670 kg | 1`518 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 580 kg | 587 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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