Ford Mondeo 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2001

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Ford Mondeo
2005 - 2007
BMW 3 series
2001 - 2005
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Ford Mondeo is available only with front wheel drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.8 - 3.01.8 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 90 - 226 HP115 - 231 HP
Torque: 165 - 360 NM175 - 410 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.7 - 13.4 seconds6.7 - 12 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.0 - 10.75.7 - 11.0
On average, the Ford Mondeo petrol engines consume nearly the same amount of fuel per 100 km as BMW 3 series. On average, Ford Mondeo equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.80 m4.48 m
Width: 1.81 m1.74 m
Height: 1.44 m1.41 m
Ford Mondeo is larger.
Ford Mondeo is 32 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 7 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 540 litres435 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1700 litres1345 litres
Ford Mondeo has more luggage capacity.
Ford Mondeo has 105 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Mondeo (by 355 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.1 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 1.1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Ford Mondeo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`115~ 2`062
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

below average
Average price (€): 14002400
Rating in user reviews: 7.3/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: Ford Mondeo has
  • lower fuel consumption for diesel engines
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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