The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) vs. Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.5 Turbo (07 - 10)
€ 75,700
€ 31,200
€ 75,700
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 M3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo.
BMW M3
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
56.1
73.9
80.2
56.5
74.3
82.1
73.9 in
Width
74.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
56.1 in
Height
56.5 in
110.7
183.9
112.2
190.7
183.9 in
Length
190.7 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3455 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.16 %
General
BMW M3
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
F80
Generation
BA7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
217 hp
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
Performance
BMW M3
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
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8.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.92 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.48 lb/hp
15.92 lb/hp
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW M3
28 mpg
25 mpg
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
449 mi
Range
468 mi
BMW M3
449 mi
468 mi
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
157.2 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 M3
157.2 kWh
176.2 kWh
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1362 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
