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Comparison BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) & Ford F-Series F-100 VII Regular Cab 4.9 Six (120 Hp)


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BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp)
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Ford F-Series F-100 VII Regular Cab 4.9 Six (120 Hp)
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Brand: BMW Ford
Model: M3 F-Series F-100/F-150
Generation: M3 Convertible (E46) F-Series F-100 VII Regular Cab
Engine / modification: 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) 4.9 Six (120 Hp)
Production start: 2001 year 1979 year
Production end: 2006 year 1981 year
Coupe type: Cabriolet Pick-up
Num. of Doors: 2 2
Num. of seats: 4 2-3
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 17.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 8.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 12.1 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.35
Fuel tank volume: 63 l 62-72 l
Power: 343 hp 120 hp
Max power in: 7900 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 5.5 sec
Torque: 365 Nm @ 4900 rpm. 310 Nm
Model Engine: S54B32
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 3246 cm3 4916 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 5.5 l
Coolant: 6 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Carburettor
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4
Compression ratio: 11.5
Piston Stroke: 91 mm
Cylinder Bore: 87 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): -
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6 3
Length: 4492 mm 4808-5291 mm
Width: 1780 mm 1372-1778 mm
Height: 1363 mm 1755-1760 mm
Wheelbase: 2731 mm 2967-3378 mm
Front track: 1508 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1525 mm
Wading depth: 696-721 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 300 l
Front suspension: Wishbone Independent, spring
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 2100 kg 2336 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Rear brakes: Disc Drum
Kerb Weight: 1655 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Electric Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.0 m
Tire size: 225/45 R18; 255/40 R18 195/75 R15; 205/75 R15
Wheel rims size: 8J x 18; 9J x 18 5.5J x 15