Ford Mondeo 2000 vs Mercedes E class 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 11 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 9.6 | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Mondeo consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 500'000 km | 580'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Focus | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes E class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
| Ford Mondeo is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 600 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1920 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Ford Mondeo has 60 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 220 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Ford Mondeo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Ford Mondeo, so Ford Mondeo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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