The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.3 Durashift-6-tronic (07 - 10)
€ 36,100
€ 30,200
€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.8 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Ford Mondeo 2.3.
BMW 325i
Ford Mondeo 2.3
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.5
74.3
82.1
71.5 in
Width
74.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
108.7
178
112.2
190.7
178 in
Length
190.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
Ford Mondeo 2.3
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4773 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.35 %
General
BMW 325i
Ford Mondeo 2.3
E90
Generation
BA7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Ford Mondeo 2.3
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
158 hp
Ford Mondeo 2.3
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
153 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
BMW 325i
184 lb‑ft
153 lb‑ft
Ford Mondeo 2.3
Performance
BMW 325i
Ford Mondeo 2.3
150 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Mondeo 2.3
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15.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.5 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.59 lb/hp
21.5 lb/hp
Ford Mondeo 2.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Ford Mondeo 2.3
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 325i
26 mpg
25 mpg
Ford Mondeo 2.3
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
435 mi
Range
468 mi
BMW 325i
435 mi
468 mi
Ford Mondeo 2.3
Environmental Impact
170.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
176.2 kWh
BMW 325i
170.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
Ford Mondeo 2.3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Ford Mondeo 2.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1376 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
