Ford Sierra 1990 vs BMW 3 series 1985
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Ford Sierra is more dynamic to drive. Ford Sierra engine produces 91 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 116 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Ford Sierra reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.1 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Sierra consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Sierra could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Sierra consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 490 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.38 m | |
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Ford Sierra is larger. Ford Sierra is 17 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| 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`350 | 1`570 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 4400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
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