Ford Mondeo 2014 vs Mercedes E class 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 89 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 230 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Ford Mondeo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1650 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1800 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 1120 km with real consumption | 850 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 (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. | |||
| Mercedes E klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Mondeo is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Mondeo is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1585 litres | 1905 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Ford Mondeo has 207 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 320 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Ford Mondeo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 2`480 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes E class scores higher in safety tests. The Ford Mondeo scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 12 800 | |
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