Ford Mondeo 2010 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 39 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 85 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Mondeo consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km with real consumption | 620 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 (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 | 330'000 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 Ford Mondeo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Galaxy, Ford S-Max | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Mondeo 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: | 4.84 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Mondeo is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 554 litres | 540 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Ford Mondeo has 14 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The Mercedes E class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 9800 | |
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