The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 66,000
BMW M3 (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 30,200
 Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.0 TDCi DPF (07 - 10) Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi DPF
€ 66,000
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 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 TDCi DPF.
BMW M3
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi DPF
57
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
56.5
Blueprint Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.0 TDCi DPF (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 TDCi DPF (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 TDCi DPF
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3433 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
BMW M3 (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
271 lb
7.32 %
Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.0 TDCi DPF (07 - 10)

General

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

Engine

BMW M3
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi DPF
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
138 hp
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi DPF

Performance

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

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi DPF
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi DPF
13 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
316 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
737 mi
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
121.3 kWh
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi DPF
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