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 Petrol
1.9 Petrol
Performance
Power:
90 HP
105 HP
Torque:
140 NM
165 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
11.9 seconds
12 seconds
Ford Sierra engine produces 15 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 25 NM less than BMW 3 series. Despite less power, Ford Sierra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.9
7.9
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
750 km in combined cycle
790 km in combined cycle
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.42 m
4.47 m
Width:
1.69 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.42 m
Ford Sierra is smaller. Ford Sierra is 5 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Sierra is 1 cm lower.