The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 420d Gran Coupé xDrive (14 - 15) vs. Ford Mondeo 2.0 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (10 - 12)
€ 42,000

€ 26,800

€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 420d Gran Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Ford Mondeo 2.0 Flexifuel.
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Ford Mondeo 2.0 Flexifuel
55.3
71.9
79.4
57.5
74.3
82.1
71.9 in
Width
74.3 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
55.3 in
Height
57.5 in
110.6
182.6
112.2
188.3
182.6 in
Length
188.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Ford Mondeo 2.0 Flexifuel
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
403 lb
11.01 %

General
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Ford Mondeo 2.0 Flexifuel
F36
Generation
BA7
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Ford Mondeo 2.0 Flexifuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
181 hp
143 hp
Ford Mondeo 2.0 Flexifuel
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
280 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Ford Mondeo 2.0 Flexifuel
Performance
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Ford Mondeo 2.0 Flexifuel
145 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420d Gran Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Mondeo 2.0 Flexifuel
▶ REPLAY
20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
20.22 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
Ford Mondeo 2.0 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Ford Mondeo 2.0 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
48 mpg
23 mpg
Ford Mondeo 2.0 Flexifuel
39 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
723 mi
Range
423 mi
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
723 mi
423 mi
Ford Mondeo 2.0 Flexifuel
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
326.4 kWh
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
100.7 kWh
326.4 kWh
Ford Mondeo 2.0 Flexifuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
Ford Mondeo 2.0 Flexifuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1351 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.3 cu ft