Ford Sierra 1989 vs BMW 3 series 2000
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 146 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 229 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Ford Sierra engine produces 85 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 71 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Ford Sierra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 9.6 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Sierra consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 510 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| BMW 3 sērija 2000 3.0 engine: The BMW M54B30 is a 3.0-liter naturally aspirated inline-six producing about 231 hp, produced between 2000 and 2006. It is widely regarded as one of BMW’s more successful engines of that era, known for smooth operation and strong performance. With proper maintenance, these engines often ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2000 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.43 m | |
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Ford Sierra is smaller. Ford Sierra is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Sierra is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 440 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10 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`350 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2000 | |
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