Ford Mondeo 2000 vs BMW 3 series 1994
| Body: | Sedan | Cabrio | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 168 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mondeo engine produces 10 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 2 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Ford Mondeo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
| 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 (BMW 3 series) 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 | 440'000 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: | 7 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Focus | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW Z3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 series 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: | 4.73 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.35 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger. Ford Mondeo is 30 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 10 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 230 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage capacity. Ford Mondeo has 270 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): | 1`865 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 7800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.0/10 | |
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