Ford Mondeo 2007 vs BMW 5 series 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
| Ford Mondeo engine produces 12 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 60 NM more than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.9 | |
| Ford Mondeo consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Mondeo could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 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 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
| Ford Mondeo is 6 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 486 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1460 litres | 520 litres | |
| Ford Mondeo has 34 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Mondeo (by 940 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Ford Mondeo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | 2`050 | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| BMW 5 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Mondeo, so BMW 5 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 4400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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