Ford Scorpio 1996 vs BMW 3 series 1991
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 202 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Ford Scorpio engine produces 3 HP less power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 12 NM more than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Ford Scorpio reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Scorpio consumes 1.5 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 Scorpio could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Scorpio consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.39 m | |
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Ford Scorpio is larger. Ford Scorpio is 39 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 18 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1200 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Scorpio is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Ford Scorpio can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`850 kg | 1`760 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Ford Scorpio has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Ford Scorpio quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 3000 | |
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