Mercedes E class 1999 vs Ford Mondeo 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes E class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Ford Mondeo) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 470 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 7 HP less power than Ford Mondeo, but torque is 190 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 10.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 10.6 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 2.6 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 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 550 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`320 kg | 2`170 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`540 kg | 1`480 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 780 kg | 690 kg | |
| Mercedes E class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem more than Ford Mondeo. Therefore, Mercedes E class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Ford Mondeo has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes E class, so Ford Mondeo quality could be a bit better. | ||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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