BMW 5 series 1992 vs Ford Escort 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 18.6 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 83 HP more power than Ford Escort, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Ford Escort. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Ford Escort is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Escort, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Escort. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Ford Escort) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.35 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 45 cm longer than the Ford Escort, 7 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
910 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.5 metres more than that of the Ford Escort, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 950 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Escort has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2200 | |
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