Ford Focus 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2008

 
Ford Focus
2011 - 2014
BMW 3 series
2008 - 2012
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel

Performance

Power: 115 HP143 HP
Torque: 300 NM300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11 seconds9.4 seconds
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving.
Ford Focus engine produces 28 HP less power than BMW 3 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.35.4
Real fuel consumption: 6.3 l/100km6.3 l/100km
By specification Ford Focus consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Ford Focus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres61 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1130 km in combined cycle1120 km in combined cycle
1360 km on highway1380 km on highway
950 km with real consumption960 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ...  More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.53 m4.53 m
Width: 1.82 m1.82 m
Height: 1.48 m1.42 m
Ford Focus is larger.
Ford Focus and BMW 3 series are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 475 litres460 litres
Ford Focus has 15 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter: 11 meters11 meters
Gross weight: 2`050 kg1`950 kg
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

above average
BMW 3 series has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 34005200
Pros and Cons: Ford Focus has
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • fewer faults
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