Not surprised! St220 is really underestimated. Power weight ratio wrong though, you\'ve got the 330 as being lighter than it really is.
Ford Mondeo ST220 vs BMW 330i
| Category | Ford Mondeo ST220 | BMW 330i (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 226 / 223 | 231 / 228 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 280 / 207 | 300 / 221 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1502 / 3311 | 1504 / 3316 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 150 / 148 | 154 / 151 |
Lap Times
| Track | Ford Mondeo ST220 | BMW 330i (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:21.70 | 1:22.50 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Ford Mondeo ST220 | BMW 330i (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.7 s | 3.1 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.6 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 7.0 s | 6.4 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 10.5 s | 9.3 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 13.6 s | 12.2 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 18.2 s | 16.0 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 23.5 s | 20.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 24.6 s | 27.0 s |
| 1000 m | 28.1 s | 26.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 9.1 s | 7.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 11.6 s | 10.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 6.4 s | 5.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 20.3 s | 22.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.8 s @ 80.2 mph | 10.6 s @ 80.8 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 15.6 s | 14.4 s @ 96.3 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 24.9 s @ 119.9 mph | 25.2 s @ 118.7 mph |
General performance
| Category | Ford Mondeo ST220 | BMW 330i (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 243 kph (151 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.45 g (4 m/s²) | 0.46 g (4 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 8.5 l/100 km (28 mpg US / 33 UK) | 7.1 l/100 km (33 mpg US / 40 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 37 m (120 ft) | 39 m (127 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Ford Mondeo ST220 | BMW 330i (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 97 |
| Straight line speed | 87 | 100 |
| Overall | 97 | 100 |
Verdict
330i is the fastest by a small margin.
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