Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 316i (102 Hp) Automatic & Ford Explorer IV 4.0i V6 (212 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Ford |
| Model: | 3 Series | Explorer |
| Generation: | 3 Series Sedan (E36) | Explorer IV |
| Engine / modification: | 316i (102 Hp) Automatic | 4.0i V6 (212 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1993 year | 2006 year |
| Production end: | 1999 year | 2010 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Off-road vehicle |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10.4 l/100 km | 14.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.8 l/100 km | 11.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 65 l | 85 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 2 | |
| Power: | 102 hp | 212 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 5100 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 196 km/h | 158 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 12.7 sec | 9.4 sec |
| Torque: | 150 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 344 Nm @ 3700 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M43B16 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1596 cm3 | 3998 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l | |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | - |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Piston Stroke: | 72 mm | 84.3 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 100.33 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 5 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4433 mm | 4813 mm |
| Width: | 1698 mm | 1832 mm |
| Height: | 1393 mm | 1814 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm | 2890 mm |
| Front track: | 1418 mm | 1547 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1431 mm | 1555 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 435 l | 391 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 2492 l | |
| Front suspension: | McPherson | Torsion |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1650 kg | 2595 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1190 kg | 1995 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Tire size: | 185/65 R 15 | 235/70 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 15 |