Ford Sierra 1987 vs BMW 3 series 1998

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Ford Sierra
1987 - 1990
BMW 3 series
1998 - 2001
Body: HatchbackSedan
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/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.6 - 2.91.9 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 67 - 150 HP105 - 231 HP
Torque: 119 - 229 NM165 - 390 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.8 - 19.1 seconds6.5 - 14 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.7 - 11.65.7 - 10.0
Ford Sierra petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 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.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.42 m4.47 m
Width: 1.69 m1.74 m
Height: 1.41 m1.42 m
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 data440 litres
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters10 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`243~ 1`936
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no data
low
Average price (€): 18002000
Pros and Cons: Ford Sierra has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • better manoeuvrability
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