Ford Mondeo 2005 vs BMW 5 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 48 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 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 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.49 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is smaller. Ford Mondeo is 4 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1650 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Ford Mondeo has 40 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 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`140 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| BMW 5 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Mondeo, so BMW 5 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 4600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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