Ford Mondeo 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 6 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 10 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Mondeo could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger. Ford Mondeo is 26 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 7 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 440 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage capacity. Ford Mondeo has 60 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 1.1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Ford Mondeo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Ford Mondeo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Ford Mondeo, so Ford Mondeo quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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