Ford Mondeo 2000 vs BMW 5 series 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 86 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 110 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 11.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Ford Mondeo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 630 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 (BMW 5 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: | 560'000 km | 460'000 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 | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 5 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 | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Mondeo is 5 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 460 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Ford Mondeo has 40 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The BMW 5 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`865 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Ford Mondeo has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 5 series, so Ford Mondeo quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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