Ford Mondeo 2007 vs Mercedes E class 2006
| 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: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 11 HP less power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 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 (Mercedes E class) 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: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
| Ford Mondeo is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 7 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`185 | 2`185 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 6000 | |
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