BMW 3 series 1995 vs Ford Probe 1994
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 164 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 212 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 6 HP more power than Ford Probe, whereas torque is 33 NM more than Ford Probe. Despite the higher power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 10.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Probe, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Probe. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 1.32 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 5 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`805 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3800 | |
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