Ford Mondeo 2005 vs Mercedes E class 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 80 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 155 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 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 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 (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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Mercedes C klase | |
| 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: | 4.80 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is smaller. Ford Mondeo is 5 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1700 litres | 1950 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Ford Mondeo has 150 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 250 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`140 kg | 2`360 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`545 kg | 1`710 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 595 kg | 650 kg | |
| Ford Mondeo load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 procentiem less than Mercedes E class. Therefore, Mercedes E class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Ford Mondeo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Ford Mondeo, so Ford Mondeo quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 5000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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