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BMW M3 E36 or Ford Mondeo Mk1?

1992–1999 vs 1993–1996 · Coupe/Sedan/Convertible vs Liftback/Sedan/Wagon

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BMW M3 E361992–1999 · 9 engines · Standard, Individual, GT, EvolutionSpecifications →Listings →
Ford Mondeo Mk11993–1996 · 11 engines · CLX, GLX, Ghia, LXSpecifications →Listings →
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BMW M3 E361992–1999no listings
Ford Mondeo Mk11993–1996no listings
Dimensions
Length4,433 mmLength4,481 mm–4,670 mm
Width1,710 mmWidth1,745 mm–1,747 mm
Height1,335 mm–1,366 mmHeight1,425 mm–1,440 mm
Wheelbase2,700 mmWheelbase2,704 mm
Ground clearance115 mm–120 mmGround clearance130 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume300 l–435 lTrunk volume480 l–560 l
Curb weight1,460 kg–1,635 kgCurb weight1,250 kg–1,420 kg
Fuel tank62 l–65 lFuel tank60 l–61 l
Engines
Production years1992–1999Production years1993–1996
Body typeCoupe, Sedan, ConvertibleBody typeLiftback, Sedan, Wagon
Number of engines9Number of engines11
Power179–236 kW (243–321 hp)Power65–125 kW (88–170 hp)
Displacement (l)3.0–3.2Displacement (l)1.6–2.5
FuelPetrolFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainRear-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption9.1 l/100 km · 3.0 GTLowest consumption5.9 l/100 km · 1.8 TD
Best 0–100 km/h5.5 s · 3.2Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 2.5 V6 24V
Top speed250 km/hTop speed225 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · CLX
Items in the base trim19 · StandardItems in the base trim17 · CLX
Items in the top trim26 · IndividualItems in the top trim26 · Ghia
Equipment · Comfort5 · 3
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 · Interior4 · 5
Black Interior—Black Interior✓
Fabric✓Fabric✓
5 Seats—5 Seats✓
Sport Seats✓Sport Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel✓Leather Steering Wheel—
Folding Rear Seat—Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover—Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia0 · 2
Audio System—Audio System✓
12V Socket—12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Fog Lights✓Fog Lights—
Equipment · Safety3 · 2
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS✓ABS—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior4 · 3
Steel Wheels—Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels✓Alloy Wheels—
R15 Wheels—R15 Wheels✓
R17 Wheels✓R17 Wheels—
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 E36 or Ford Mondeo Mk1?

Length: Ford Mondeo Mk1 4,670 mm, BMW M3 E36 4,433 mm (a 237 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,704 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 560 vs 435 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW M3 E36 or Ford Mondeo Mk1?

The most frugal BMW M3 E36 uses 9.1 l/100 km (3.0 GT); the most frugal Ford Mondeo Mk1 5.9 l/100 km (1.8 TD).

Which is more powerful — BMW M3 E36 or Ford Mondeo Mk1?

The strongest BMW M3 E36 makes 236 kW (321 hp) (3.2); the strongest Ford Mondeo Mk1 125 kW (170 hp) (2.5 V6 24V).

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