The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.5 Turbo (07 - 10)
€ 38,700
€ 31,200
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325xi 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 2.5 Turbo.
BMW 325xi
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
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 325xi
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3455 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.16 %
General
BMW 325xi
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
E90
Generation
BA7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
217 hp
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
Performance
BMW 325xi
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
147 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.92 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.77 lb/hp
15.92 lb/hp
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 325xi
24 mpg
25 mpg
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
16 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
395 mi
Range
468 mi
BMW 325xi
395 mi
468 mi
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
187.5 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 325xi
187.5 kWh
176.2 kWh
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1362 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
