BMW 3 series 1996 vs Ford Probe 1993
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 118 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 22 HP more power than Ford Probe, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Ford Probe. Despite the higher power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Ford Probe is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Probe, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Probe. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Ford Probe) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.31 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller, but higher. BMW 3 series is 15 cm shorter than the Ford Probe, 7 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.2 metres less than that of the Ford Probe, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3800 | |
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