Ford Mondeo 2013 vs Mercedes E class 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 178 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 249 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| Ford Mondeo engine produces 26 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 251 NM less than Mercedes E class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 4.8 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Mondeo consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Mondeo could require 495 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Mondeo and Mercedes E class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 429 litres | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Ford Mondeo has 111 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| 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): | no data | 2`330 | |
| 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: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 16 000 | |
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