Comparison BMW 3 Series Touring (E36) 325 tds (143 Hp) & Volkswagen Golf VI Variant 2.0 TDI (140 Hp) DSG & Ford Escape 2.3i 16V (155 Hp) 4WD
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| Brand: | BMW | Volkswagen | Ford |
| Model: | 3 Series | Golf | Escape |
| Generation: | 3 Series Touring (E36) | Golf VI Variant | Escape |
| Engine / modification: | 325 tds (143 Hp) | 2.0 TDI (140 Hp) DSG | 2.3i 16V (155 Hp) 4WD |
| Production start: | 1993 year | 2009 year | 2003 year |
| Production end: | 1999 year | 2013 year | |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Off-road vehicle | |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10.2 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.6 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.3 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 55 l | 58 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | ||
| Power: | 143 hp | 140 hp | 155 hp |
| Max power in: | 4800 rpm. | 4200 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 206 km/h | 208 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10.5 sec | 9.7 sec | |
| Torque: | 260 Nm @ 2200 rpm. | 320 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm. | 206 Nm/4250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M51D25 | CBDB, CFHC, CLCB | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | |
| Engine displacement: | 2498 cm3 | 1968 cm3 | 2261 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 4.3 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.8 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | DOHC | - |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 22 | 18 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.8 mm | 95.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm | 81 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 6 DSG | 4 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4433 mm | 4534 mm | 4394 mm |
| Width: | 1698 mm | 1781 mm | 1780 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2003 mm | ||
| Height: | 1391 mm | 1504 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm | 2578 mm | 2619 mm |
| Front track: | 1418 mm | 1535 mm | 1554 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1431 mm | 1508 mm | 1550 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 110 mm | 141 mm | |
| Approach angle: | 13.3 ° | ||
| Departure angle: | 11.9 ° | ||
| Ramp angle: | 8.8 ° | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 370 l | 505 l | 934 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1320 l | 1495 l | 1835 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Helical spring | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1910 kg | 2050 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1410 kg | 1446 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1700 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.9 m | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1500 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 205/60 R15 | 225/45 R17 | 225/70 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | 7J x 17 |