Ford Sierra 1987 vs BMW 3 series 1998
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| 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 | 1.9 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 67 - 150 HP | 105 - 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 - 229 NM | 165 - 390 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 - 19.1 seconds | 6.5 - 14 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 - 11.6 | 5.7 - 10.0 | |
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Ford Sierra petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Ford Sierra equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 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! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
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Ford Sierra is smaller. Ford Sierra is 5 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Sierra is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 440 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Sierra is 0.6 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Ford Sierra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`257 | ~ 1`936 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2000 | |
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