Ford Mondeo 2007 vs BMW 5 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 57 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.7 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 105 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: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 1040 km with real consumption | 900 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 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. | |||
| Ford Mondeo 2007 2.0 engine: In early production engines, the camshaft timing chain often stretched, requiring timely replacement to avoid potential issues. The fuel system, equipped with piezo injectors, is highly sensitive to fuel ... More about Ford Mondeo 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.49 m | |
| Ford Mondeo is 1 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 554 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1745 litres | 1650 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Ford Mondeo has 54 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Mondeo (by 95 litres). | |||
| 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`170 | 2`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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