Comparison BMW M3 (E30) 2.3 (200 Hp) & Ford Mondeo I Hatchback (facelift 1996) 1.8 TD (90 Hp) & Volkswagen Polo IV Fun 1.2 i (54 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model: | M3 | Mondeo | Polo |
| Generation: | M3 (E30) | Mondeo I Hatchback (facelift 1996) | Polo IV Fun |
| Engine / modification: | 2.3 (200 Hp) | 1.8 TD (90 Hp) | 1.2 i (54 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1986 year | 1995 year | 2004 year |
| Production end: | 1989 year | 2001 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.6 l/100 km | 8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.5 l/100 km | 5.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.3 l/100 km | 6.3 l/100 km | 6.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 61 l | 45 l |
| Power: | 200 hp | 90 hp | 54 hp |
| Max power in: | 6750 rpm. | 4500 rpm. | 4750 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 235 km/h | 180 km/h | 147 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.7 sec | 13.2 sec | 19.3 sec |
| Torque: | 240 Nm @ 4750 rpm. | 180 Nm @ 2000 rpm. | 106 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | S14B23 | RFM, RFN | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2302 cm3 | 1753 cm3 | 1198 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.1 l | ||
| Coolant: | 9.3 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 21.5 | 10.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 82 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 93.4 mm | 82.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | - | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4345 mm | 4556 mm | 3911 mm |
| Width: | 1680 mm | 1751 mm | 1671 mm |
| Height: | 1370 mm | 1427 mm | 1537 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2565 mm | 2704 mm | 2462 mm |
| Front track: | 1412 mm | 1503 mm | 1434 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1434 mm | 1487 mm | 1427 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 420 l | 460 l | 268 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1290 l | 1048 l | |
| Front suspension: | McPherson | Wishbone | The depreciated rack |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1540 kg | 1860 kg | 1530 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1165 kg | 1371 kg | 1078 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | ||
| Tire size: | 205/55 VR15 | 185/65 R14 | 215/40 R17 W |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 15 | 7.5 J x 17 |