BMW 3 series 1985 vs Ford Sierra 1990
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Ford Sierra) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 171 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Ford Sierra is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 34 HP less power than Ford Sierra, whereas torque is 19 NM less than Ford Sierra. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 6.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.8 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Sierra, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.41 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 15 cm shorter than the Ford Sierra, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 404 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
425 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`350 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 2000 | |
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