BMW 5 series 2010 vs Ford Mondeo 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 118 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 240 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| 900 km with real consumption | 1020 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 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: | 18 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Galaxy, Ford C-Max, Ford S-Max | |
| 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 2010 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2010 3.0 engine Ford Mondeo 2010 2.0 engine: In early production engines, the camshaft timing chain often stretched, requiring timely replacement to avoid potential issues. The fuel system, equipped with piezo injectors, is highly sensitive to fuel ... More about Ford Mondeo 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.51 m | |
| BMW 5 series is 8 cm longer than the Ford Mondeo, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 489 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1670 litres | 1680 litres | |
| BMW 5 series has 71 litres more trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Mondeo (by 10 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.5 metres more than that of the Ford Mondeo, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`520 kg | 2`290 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`865 kg | 1`592 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 655 kg | 698 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| BMW 5 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Mondeo, so BMW 5 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 3600 | |
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