BMW 3 Series Cabriolet (1993 – 1999) vs Ford Mondeo Hatchback (1993 – 1996): specs compared
The BMW 3 Series Cabriolet is the more powerful of the two, with up to 193 hp against 170 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.7 s against 8.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 232 km/h against 225 km/h. The Ford Mondeo Hatchback uses less fuel, from 6.2 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,239 kg against 1,365 kg. At 4,481 mm, the Ford Mondeo Hatchback is 51 mm longer than the BMW 3 Series Cabriolet.
| Specification |
BMW
3 Series Cabriolet
1993 – 1999
|
Ford
Mondeo Hatchback
1993 – 1996
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 1993 – 1999 | 1993 – 1996 |
| Body style | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Variants | 8 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 193 hp | 90 – 170 hp |
| Torque | 168 – 280 Nm | 135 – 220 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 – 13.7 s | 8.6 – 13.5 s |
| Top speed | 188 – 232 km/h | 180 – 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.1 – 10.4 L/100 km | 6.2 – 9.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,430 mm | 4,481 mm |
| Width | 1,709 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,349 mm | 1,369 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,365 – 1,465 kg | 1,239 – 1,340 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.