Comparison BMW 5 Series (E34) 525i 24V (192 Hp) Automatic & Ford Mondeo I Wagon (facelift 1996) 2.5 ST 200 (205 Hp) & Ford Cougar (BCV) 2.5i V6 24V (170 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Ford | Ford |
| Model: | 5 Series | Mondeo | Cougar |
| Generation: | 5 Series (E34) | Mondeo I Wagon (facelift 1996) | Cougar (BCV) |
| Engine / modification: | 525i 24V (192 Hp) Automatic | 2.5 ST 200 (205 Hp) | 2.5i V6 24V (170 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1992 year | 1999 year | 1997 year |
| Production end: | 1995 year | 2001 year | 2002 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.6 l/100 km | 14.6 l/100 km | 13.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.2 l/100 km | 7.5 l/100 km | 7.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.8 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 80 l | 61 l | 60 l |
| Power: | 192 hp | 205 hp | 170 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 6500 rpm. | 6250 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 225 km/h | 227 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.5 sec | 7.8 sec | 8.1 sec |
| Torque: | 250 Nm @ 4200 rpm. | 234 Nm @ 5500 rpm. | 220 Nm @ 4250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M50B25TU | ||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2494 cm3 | 2495 cm3 | 2544 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.75 l | ||
| Coolant: | 10.5 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, VANOS | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 10.3 | 9.7 |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 81.6 mm | 82.4 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | - | 4 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4720 mm | 4671 mm | 4700 mm |
| Width: | 1751 mm | 1751 mm | 1770 mm |
| Height: | 1412 mm | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2761 mm | 2704 mm | 2705 mm |
| Front track: | 1470 mm | 1503 mm | 1505 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1495 mm | 1504 mm | 1490 mm |
| Front overhang: | 846 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1113 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 460 l | 540 l | 430 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1610 l | 930 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | The depreciated rack | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | The depreciated rack | |
| Max weight: | 2025 kg | 2000 kg | 1825 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1515 kg | 1390 kg | 1390 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1900 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.5 m | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 700 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 205/65 R15 | 215/45 R17 | 205/60 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6.5J x 15 |