2005 BMW 318 vs. 2007 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2007 Ford Mondeo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 318 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 Ford Mondeo. (128 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 169 kg more than 2005 BMW 318.
Because 2005 BMW 318 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 BMW 318. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Mondeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford Mondeo (331 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (201 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 2007 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 331 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1564 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |