Ford Sierra 1987 vs BMW 3 series 1998
| 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: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 216 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Ford Sierra engine produces 43 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 64 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Ford Sierra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 9.1 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Sierra consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Sierra could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Sierra is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Sierra is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 440 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Sierra is 0.6 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Ford Sierra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`350 | 1`895 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2000 | |
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