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BMW M3 E30 or Ford Mustang III (Fox)?

1986–1991 vs 1979–1993 · Coupe/Convertible vs Coupe/Hatchback 3-door/Convertible

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BMW M3 E301986–1991 · 6 engines · Standard, Evolution, Evolution II, Sport EvolutionSpecifications →Listings →
Ford Mustang III (Fox)1979–1993 · 7 engines · L, GL, GLX, LXSpecifications →Listings →
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BMW M3 E301986–1991no listings
Ford Mustang III (Fox)1979–1993no listings
Dimensions
Length4,345 mmLength4,531 mm–4,570 mm
Width1,680 mmWidth1,755 mm
Height1,370 mmHeight1,316 mm–1,331 mm
Wheelbase2,565 mmWheelbase2,550 mm
Ground clearance115 mm–120 mmGround clearance128 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume300 l–400 lTrunk volume220 l–290 l
Curb weight1,165 kg–1,300 kgCurb weight1,240 kg–1,490 kg
Fuel tank70 lFuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years1986–1991Production years1979–1993
Body typeCoupe, ConvertibleBody typeCoupe, Hatchback 3-door, Convertible
Number of engines6Number of engines7
Power143–175 kW (194–238 hp)Power65–173 kW (88–235 hp)
Displacement (l)2.3–2.5Displacement (l)2.3–4.9
FuelPetrolFuelPetrol
GearboxManualGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainRear-wheelDrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption7.8 l/100 km · 2.3 Evolution IILowest consumption10.2 l/100 km · 2.3
Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · 2.5 Sport EvolutionBest 0–100 km/h6.2 s · 5.0 SVT Cobra
Top speed248 km/hTop speed225 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · L
Items in the base trim24 · StandardItems in the base trim14 · L
Items in the top trim26 · EvolutionItems in the top trim24 · SVT Cobra
Equipment · Comfort6 · 1
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows—
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors—
Sport suspension✓Sport suspension—
Equipment · Interior6 · 5
Black Interior✓Black Interior—
Grey Interior—Grey Interior✓
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
4 Seats—4 Seats✓
Sport Seats✓Sport Seats—
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 1
Halogen Headlights✓Halogen Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors✓Heated Side Mirrors—
Fog Lights✓Fog Lights—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior5 · 3
Steel Wheels—Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels✓Alloy Wheels—
R14 Wheels—R14 Wheels✓
R15 Wheels✓R15 Wheels—
Body Kit✓Body Kit—
Metallic Paint✓Metallic Paint—
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel—Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW M3 E30 or Ford Mustang III (Fox)?

Length: Ford Mustang III (Fox) 4,570 mm, BMW M3 E30 4,345 mm (a 225 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,550 vs 2,565 mm. Boot: 290 vs 400 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW M3 E30 or Ford Mustang III (Fox)?

The most frugal BMW M3 E30 uses 7.8 l/100 km (2.3 Evolution II); the most frugal Ford Mustang III (Fox) 10.2 l/100 km (2.3).

Which is more powerful — BMW M3 E30 or Ford Mustang III (Fox)?

The strongest BMW M3 E30 makes 175 kW (238 hp) (2.5 Sport Evolution); the strongest Ford Mustang III (Fox) 173 kW (235 hp) (5.0 SVT Cobra).

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