2006 BMW 530 vs. 2005 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,993 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 401 kg more than 2005 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 BMW 530 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 2006 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2006 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mondeo. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 2005 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1753 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1434 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |