Comparison BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 325i (192 Hp) & Ford Taunus (GBFK) 1600 (88 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Convertible (E36) 320i (150 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Convertible (E30) 325i (171 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Ford | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 3 Series | Taunus | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | 3 Series Convertible (E36) | Taunus (GBFK) | 3 Series Convertible (E36) | 3 Series Convertible (E30) |
| Engine / modification: | 325i (192 Hp) | 1600 (88 Hp) | 320i (150 Hp) | 325i (171 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1993 year | 1970 year | 1993 year | 1985 year |
| Production end: | 1995 year | 1976 year | 1995 year | 1987 year |
| Coupe type: | Cabriolet | Sedan | Cabriolet | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.1 l/100 km | 12.9 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.8 l/100 km | 7.2 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.1 l/100 km | 8.8 l/100 km | 9.0 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 62 l | 62 l | |
| Power: | 192 hp | 88 hp | 150 hp | 171 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 5900 rpm. | 5800 rpm. | |
| Maximum speed: | 229 km/h | 211 km/h | 216 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.6 sec | 10.6 sec | 8.7 sec | |
| Torque: | 244 Nm @ 4200 rpm. | 190 Nm @ 4700 rpm. | 226 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | |
| Model Engine: | M50B25 | M50B20 | M20B25 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 2494 cm3 | 1991 cm3 | 2494 cm3 | |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 6.5 l | 4.8 l | |
| Coolant: | 10.5 l | 10.5 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 2 | |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 11 | ||
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm | 66 mm | ||
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 80 mm | ||
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | ||
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 5 | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4435 mm | 4435 mm | 4321 mm | |
| Width: | 1710 mm | 1710 mm | 1641 mm | |
| Height: | 1350 mm | 1350 mm | 1369 mm | |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm | 2700 mm | 2570 mm | |
| Front track: | 1410 mm | 1410 mm | 1410 mm | |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1420 mm | 1420 mm | 1420 mm | |
| Ride height(clearance): | 110 mm | 145 mm | 125 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 230 l | 230 l | 311 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone | ||
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | ||
| Max weight: | 1850 kg | 1805 kg | 1710 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc | |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1450 kg | 1410 kg | 1310 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | yes | ||
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | ||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | ||
| Tire size: | 205/60 R15 | 205/60 R15 | 195/65 R14 | |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | R15 | R14 |