The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.0 (07 - 10)

€ 66,000
BMW M3 (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 26,900
 Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.0 (07 - 10) Ford Mondeo 2.0
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW M3 is 10.4 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Ford Mondeo 2.0.
BMW M3
Ford Mondeo 2.0
57
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
56.5
Blueprint Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.0 (07 - 10)
74.3
82.1
71.5 in
Width
74.3 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.0 (07 - 10)
112.2
190.7
180.3 in
Length
190.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
Ford Mondeo 2.0
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW M3 (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
448 lb
12.1 %
Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.0 (07 - 10)

General

BMW M3
Ford Mondeo 2.0
E90
Generation
BA7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M3
Ford Mondeo 2.0
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
143 hp
Ford Mondeo 2.0
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Ford Mondeo 2.0

Performance

BMW M3
Ford Mondeo 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Mondeo 2.0

▶ REPLAY
8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
Ford Mondeo 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
Ford Mondeo 2.0
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
30 mpg
Ford Mondeo 2.0
13 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
316 mi
Range
551 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
551 mi
Ford Mondeo 2.0
Environmental Impact
235 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).
149.7 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
149.7 kWh
Ford Mondeo 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
Ford Mondeo 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1351 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data