Compare: BMW 5 Series 1995 Sedan 170 Hp vs Ford Mondeo 2007 Station wagon (estate) 140 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Ford

Model

5 Series

Mondeo

Generation

5 Series (E39)

Mondeo III Wagon

Modification (Engine)

523i (170 Hp)

2.0 TDCi (140 Hp)

Start of production

1995

2007

End of production

1998

2010

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Station wagon (estate)

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

13.1 l/100 km

7.6 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.2 l/100 km

4.9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

5.9 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.5 sec

9.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

8.5 sec

9.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

8.1 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

9 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

228 km/h

210 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 4

Weight-to-power ratio

8.7 kg/Hp, 115.3 Hp/tonne

10.6 kg/Hp, 94.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6 kg/Nm, 166.1 Nm/tonne

4.6 kg/Nm, 216.1 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

170 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

140 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Power per litre

68.2 Hp/l

70.1 Hp/l

Torque

245 Nm @ 3950 rpm.

320 Nm @ 1750 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

M52B25

QXBA

Engine displacement

2494 cm³

1997 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

85 mm

Piston Stroke

75 mm

88 mm

Compression ratio

10.5

17.9

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Diesel Commonrail

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Turbocharger, Intercooler

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l

5.5 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

10.5 l

8.1 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1475 kg

1481 kg

Max. weight

1985 kg

2170 kg

Max load

510 kg

689 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

460 l

494 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1745 l

Fuel tank capacity

70 l

Max. roof load

100 kg

Dimensions

Length

4775 mm

4830 mm

Width

1800 mm

1886 mm

Width with mirrors folded

1937 mm

Width including mirrors

2078 mm

Height

1435 mm

1512 mm

Wheelbase

2830 mm

2850 mm

Front track

1516 mm

1579-1589 mm

Rear (Back) track

1530 mm

1595-1605 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.8 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

6 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Wishbone

Coil spring

Rear suspension

Several arms and rods

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

205/65 R15

205/55 R16; 215/55 R16; 235/45 R17; 235/40 R18

Wheel rim size

6.5J x 16; 7.5J x 17; 8J x 18