Comparison BMW Z3 (E36/7) 1.9 (140 Hp) Automatic & BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0 (286 Hp) & Ford Mondeo III Hatchback 2.0 TDCi (140 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | Ford |
| Model: | Z3 | 8 Series | Mondeo |
| Generation: | Z3 (E36/7) | 8 Series (E31) | Mondeo III Hatchback |
| Engine / modification: | 1.9 (140 Hp) Automatic | 840i 4.0 (286 Hp) | 2.0 TDCi (140 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1995 year | 1993 year | 2007 year |
| Production end: | 1999 year | 1996 year | 2010 year |
| Coupe type: | Cabriolet | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.7 l/100 km | 19.2 l/100 km | 7.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.5 l/100 km | 9 l/100 km | 4.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 5.9 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 51 l | 90 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | ||
| Power: | 140 hp | 286 hp | 140 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 5800 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 196 km/h | 250 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10.6 sec | 6.9 sec | 9.5 sec |
| Torque: | 180 Nm @ 4300 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 4500 rpm. | 320 Nm @ 1750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M44B19 | M60B40 | QXBA |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 1895 cm3 | 3982 cm3 | 1997 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5 l | 7.5 l | 5.5 l |
| Coolant: | 6.6 l | 12.5 l | 8.1 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 10 | 17.9 |
| Piston Stroke: | 83.5 mm | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 85 mm | 89 mm | 85 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 6 | |
| Length: | 4025 mm | 4780 mm | 4778 mm |
| Width: | 1692 mm | 1855 mm | 1886 mm |
| Height: | 1288 mm | 1340 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2446 mm | 2648 mm | 2850 mm |
| Front track: | 1411 mm | 1554 mm | 1522 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1427 mm | 1562 mm | 1537 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 165 l | 320 l | 486 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1460 l | ||
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Wishbone | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1435 kg | 2180 kg | 2170 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1185 kg | 1780 kg | 1481 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 | Electric Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | ||
| Tire size: | 205/60 R15 | 235/50 R16 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | R16 |