The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.3 Durashift-6-tronic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 30,200
€ 38,700
€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Mondeo 2.3 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 12.8 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 325xi.
Ford Mondeo 2.3
BMW 325xi
56.5
74.3
82.1
55.9
71.5
78.3
74.3 in
Width
71.5 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
112.2
190.7
108.7
178
190.7 in
Length
178 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Mondeo 2.3
BMW 325xi
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
5.74 %
General
Ford Mondeo 2.3
BMW 325xi
BA7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford Mondeo 2.3
BMW 325xi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
158 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Ford Mondeo 2.3
158 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
153 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Ford Mondeo 2.3
153 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
Ford Mondeo 2.3
BMW 325xi
129 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Mondeo 2.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
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21.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Ford Mondeo 2.3
21.5 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Mondeo 2.3
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Ford Mondeo 2.3
25 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 325xi
17 mpg
city
16 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
468 mi
Range
395 mi
Ford Mondeo 2.3
468 mi
395 mi
BMW 325xi
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
187.5 kWh
Ford Mondeo 2.3
176.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Mondeo 2.3
BMW 325xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1376 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
