Ford Mondeo 2007 vs BMW 5 series 2003
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 25 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 25 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Ford Mondeo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Mondeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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: | 470'000 km | 420'000 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: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford C-Max | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z4, BMW Z3 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.78 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
| Ford Mondeo is 6 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1460 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Ford Mondeo has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The BMW 5 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Ford Mondeo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`025 | |
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| Quality: | Ford Mondeo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Ford Mondeo, so Ford Mondeo quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 4400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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