The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. Ford Mondeo Saloon 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo Powershift (15 - 18)

€ 71,800
BMW M3 (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 46,400
 Ford Mondeo Saloon 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo Powershift (15 - 18) Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
€ 71,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400

ⓘ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 20 cm shorter, 2.5 cm wider and 5.8 cm lower than the Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo.
BMW M3
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
1424
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
1877
2037
1482
Blueprint Ford Mondeo Saloon 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo Powershift (15 - 18)
1852
2121
1877 mm
Width
1852 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2121 mm
1424 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
2812
4671
Blueprint Ford Mondeo Saloon 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo Powershift (15 - 18)
2850
4871
4671 mm
Length
4871 mm
2812 mm
Wheelbase
2850 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1599 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2260 kg
BMW M3 (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
4 kg
0.25 %
Ford Mondeo Saloon 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo Powershift (15 - 18)

General

BMW M3
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
F80
Generation
BA7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M3
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
Straight-six petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
425 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M3
425 bhp
207 bhp
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
550 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3
550 NM
450 NM
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW M3
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

60 m
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
3.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.72 kg/bhp
BMW M3
3.75 kg/bhp
7.72 kg/bhp
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW M3
32 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
783 mi
BMW M3
424 mi
783 mi
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
102.8 kWh
BMW M3
166.7 kWh
102.8 kWh
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
661 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
525 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data