BMW 3 series 1991 vs Ford Scorpio 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 202 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 3 HP more power than Ford Scorpio, but torque is 12 NM less than Ford Scorpio. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 10.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 11.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Scorpio, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Scorpio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.39 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 39 cm shorter than the Ford Scorpio, 18 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.4 metres less than that of the Ford Scorpio, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Ford Scorpio has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Ford Scorpio quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1000 | |
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