BMW 5 series 2007 vs Ford Mondeo 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 235 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | n/a NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 110 HP more power than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 6.4 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 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 BMW 5 series could require 120 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 | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Mondeo 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 (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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2007 3.0 engine | |||
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: | 2`160 kg | no data | |
| 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 (€): | 6800 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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