Ford Mondeo and BMW 3 series have the same engine power, but Ford Mondeo torque is 15 NM more than BMW 3 series. Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.5
6.8
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Mondeo consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
56 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
740 km in combined cycle
920 km in combined cycle
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
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
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.
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
