Comparison BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i (286 Hp) & Ford Taurus III Station Wagon 3.0 V6 (147 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | Ford |
| Model: | M3 | Taurus |
| Generation: | M3 Convertible (E36) | Taurus III Station Wagon |
| Engine / modification: | 3.0i (286 Hp) | 3.0 V6 (147 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1994 year | 1995 year |
| Production end: | 1995 year | 1999 year |
| Coupe type: | Cabriolet | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.0 l/100 km | 11.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.9 l/100 km | 8.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.35 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 65 l | 61 l |
| Power: | 286 hp | 147 hp |
| Max power in: | 7000 rpm. | 5250 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.2 sec | |
| Torque: | 320 Nm @ 3600 rpm. | 230 Nm @ 3250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | S50B30 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2990 cm3 | 2986 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7 l | |
| Coolant: | 10.75 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHV |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.8 | 9.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 85.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | 4 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4433 mm | 5070 mm |
| Width: | 1710 mm | 1854 mm |
| Height: | 1340 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm | 2756 mm |
| Front track: | 1422 mm | 1564 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1444 mm | 1570 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 230 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 2302 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Wishbone |
| Max weight: | 1930 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1540 kg | 1579 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m | 11.8 m |
| Tire size: | 235/40 R17 | 205/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | R17 | R15 |