BMW 5 series 2004 vs Ford Mondeo 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 87 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 155 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 (BMW 5 series) 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: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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 BMW 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 5 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2004 2.5 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2004 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 4 cm longer than the Ford Mondeo, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1650 litres | 1700 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 40 litres less trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. This could mean that the BMW 5 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Mondeo (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`285 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Ford Mondeo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Ford Mondeo, so Ford Mondeo quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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