BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Ford Sierra engine produces 24 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 8 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Ford Sierra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.5
8.9
Real fuel consumption:
9.4 l/100km
9.4 l/100km
The Ford Sierra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Sierra consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
800 km in combined cycle
610 km in combined cycle
630 km with real consumption
580 km with real consumption
Ford Sierra gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.47 m
4.32 m
Width:
1.70 m
1.64 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.38 m
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.