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:
Automatic
Automatic
Engine:
2.0 Petrol
2.0 Petrol
Performance
Power:
120 HP
150 HP
Torque:
171 NM
190 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
11.7 seconds
11 seconds
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Ford Sierra engine produces 30 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 19 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Ford Sierra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.8
10.0
The Ford Sierra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Sierra consumes 2.2 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 330 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
760 km in combined cycle
630 km in combined cycle
Ford Sierra gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.42 m
4.47 m
Width:
1.69 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.42 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.
