Ford Mondeo 1996 vs BMW 3 series 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 158 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mondeo engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 8 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Mondeo could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 650 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: | 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 3 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.39 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger, but slightly lower. Ford Mondeo is 35 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 325 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1290 litres | 1030 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage capacity. Ford Mondeo has 135 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 260 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`635 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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