BMW 3 series 2007 vs Ford Mustang 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 4.6 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 Mustang) 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: | 177 HP | 304 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 427 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 127 HP less power than Ford Mustang, whereas torque is 77 NM less than Ford Mustang. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 13.0 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 8.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mustang, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 1230 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 460 km in combined cycle | |
| 1530 km on highway | 670 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2007 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.39 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW 3 series is 19 cm shorter than the Ford Mustang, 10 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 350 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 90 litres more trunk space than the Ford Mustang. The Ford Mustang may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 10 200 | |
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