Ford Sierra 1990 vs BMW 3 series 1983
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| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 1.6 - 2.9 | 1.6 - 2.7 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 71 - 146 HP | 86 - 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 119 - 229 NM | 140 - 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 - 16.4 seconds | 8.3 - 18 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 - 11.6 | 6.9 - 10.0 | |
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Ford Sierra petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Ford Sierra equipped with diesel engines consume 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.38 m | |
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Ford Sierra is larger. Ford Sierra is 10 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of Ford Sierra is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 425 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 425 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Sierra is 1 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Ford Sierra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`213 | ~ 1`610 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 4400 | |
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