BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 48 HP more power than Ford Focus, but torque is 40 NM less than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.4
4.5
Real fuel consumption:
8.8 l/100km
5.5 l/100km
The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus.
Fuel tank capacity:
63 litres
53 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
980 km in combined cycle
1170 km in combined cycle
1210 km on highway
1470 km on highway
710 km with real consumption
960 km with real consumption
Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.53 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.48 m
BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series and Ford Focus are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
475 litres
BMW 3 series has 15 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus.
BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better
