BMW 5 series 2007 vs Ford Mondeo 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 45 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 380'000 km | 470'000 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: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford C-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Mondeo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 5 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
| BMW 5 series and Ford Mondeo are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 554 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 34 litres less trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.4 metres less than that of the Ford Mondeo, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`085 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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