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Comparison Ford Galaxy (WGR) 2.8 V6 (204 Hp) & BMW M3 (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp)


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Ford Galaxy (WGR) 2.8 V6 (204 Hp)
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BMW M3 (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp)
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Brand: Ford BMW
Model: Galaxy M3
Generation: Galaxy (WGR) M3 (E36)
Engine / modification: 2.8 V6 (204 Hp) 3.2 (321 Hp)
Production start: 2000 year 1995 year
Production end: 2006 year 1998 year
Coupe type: Minivan Sedan
Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion engine
Num. of Doors: 5 4
Num. of seats: 7 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 14.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 8.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 10.8 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.32
Fuel tank volume: 70 l 62 l
Emission standard: Euro 2
Power: 204 hp 321 hp
Max power in: 6200 rpm. 7400 rpm.
Maximum speed: 217 km/h 250 , Electronically limited km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 9.9 sec 5.5 sec
Torque: 265 Nm/3400 rpm. 350 Nm @ 3250 rpm.
Model Engine: S50B32
Engine position: Front, transverse Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2792 cm3 3201 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 7 l
Coolant: 10.75 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Multi-point indirect injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Naturally aspirated engine
Position of cylinders: V engine Inline
Valvetrain: - DOHC, Double-VANOS
Number of cylinders: 6 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 10.8 11.3
Piston Stroke: 90.3 mm 91 mm
Cylinder Bore: 81 mm 86.4 mm
Wheel Drive: Front wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6 6
Length: 4641 mm 4433 mm
Width: 1810 mm 1696 mm
Height: 1732 mm 1365 mm
Wheelbase: 2835 mm 2710 mm
Front track: 1532 mm 1422 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1518 mm 1438 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 330 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 2600 l
Front suspension: Wishbone
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 2470 kg 1950 kg
Front brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1700 kg 1460 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg
Tire size: 205/60 R15 Front wheel tires: 225/45 R17
Wheel rims size: Front wheel rims: 7.5J x 17