Mercedes E class 2009 vs Ford Mondeo 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 24 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.3 | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| Ford Mondeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 4.87 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class and Ford Mondeo are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 429 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 111 litres more trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.3 metres less than that of the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`150 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford Mondeo is better rated in child safety tests. The Mercedes E class scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | Ford Mondeo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 155 percent more cases than Ford Mondeo, so Ford Mondeo quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 11 400 | |
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