Ford Sierra 1990 vs BMW 3 series 1983
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.4 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Ford Sierra engine produces 15 HP less power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 12 NM more than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Ford Sierra reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Ford Sierra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Sierra consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Ford Sierra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Sierra consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Sierra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.38 m | |
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Ford Sierra is larger. Ford Sierra is 10 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of Ford Sierra is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 425 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 425 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`150 | 1`490 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 400 | 4200 | |
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