Ford Mondeo 2014 vs Mercedes E class 2009
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 24 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.1 | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Mondeo consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Ford Mondeo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| Ford Mondeo 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 (Mercedes E class) 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: | 4.87 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Mondeo and Mercedes E class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 429 litres | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Ford Mondeo has 111 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | 2`150 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford Mondeo is better rated in child safety tests. The Mercedes E class scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | Ford Mondeo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 155 percent more cases than Ford Mondeo, so Ford Mondeo quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 10 600 | |
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