Ford Sierra 1990 vs BMW 3 series 1988
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 119 NM | 141 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Ford Sierra engine produces 19 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 22 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Ford Sierra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Ford Sierra consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Ford Sierra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Sierra consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.38 m | |
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Ford Sierra is larger. Ford Sierra is 15 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 6 cm wider, while the height of Ford Sierra is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 425 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 425 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`545 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 4400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
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