2012 BMW 530 vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 530 (271 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 530 weights approximately 134 kg more than 2010 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Ford Mondeo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 530. (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2012 BMW 530 | 2010 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4899 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1464 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |