Comparison BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 325 Xi (192 Hp) & Ford Mondeo II Sedan 3.0 i V6 24V (204 Hp) & BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 530 Xd (231 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Ford | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | Mondeo | 5 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) | Mondeo II Sedan | 5 Series Touring (E61) |
| Engine / modification: | 325 Xi (192 Hp) | 3.0 i V6 24V (204 Hp) | 530 Xd (231 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2001 year | 2003 year | 2005 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2007 year | 2007 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.7 l/100 km | 15.1 l/100 km | 10.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.1 l/100 km | 7.5 l/100 km | 6.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.1 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 58 l | 70 l |
| Power: | 192 hp | 204 hp | 231 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 6000 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 231 km/h | 240 km/h | 235 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.6 sec | 7.9 sec | 6.8 sec |
| Torque: | 245 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 280 Nm @ 4900 rpm. | 500 Nm @ 1750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B25 | REBA | M57D30 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2494 cm3 | 2967 cm3 | 2993 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 5.7 l | 8.25 l |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 9.5 l | 9.8 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 10 | 17 |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Length: | 4480 mm | 4731 mm | 4843 mm |
| Width: | 1740 mm | 1812 mm | 1846 mm |
| Height: | 1410 mm | 1429 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2754 mm | 2886 mm |
| Front track: | 1470 mm | 1522 mm | 1558 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1485 mm | 1537 mm | 1542 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 435 l | 500 l | 500 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1345 l | 1650 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Coil spring | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Several levers and rods | Pneumatic elastic element |
| Max weight: | 2000 kg | 1995 kg | 2335 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1460 kg | 1405 kg | 1760 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 | 225/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | R16 |