2016 BMW 3 Series Sedan vs. 2016 Ford Taurus SHO
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2016 BMW 3 Series Sedan
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2016 Ford Taurus SHO
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What is the main difference between 3 Series Sedan and Taurus SHO?
Two Sedans with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the modifications, horsepower, fuel economy, ground shadow size, market segment, starting price, and height. First of all, the 2016 BMW 3 Series Sedan is priced $7,125 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2016 Ford Taurus SHO. Also, the 2016 Taurus SHO has a more powerful engine and gets 7.5 mpg less than the 2016 3 Series Sedan. In addition, the 3 Series Sedan is both significantly smaller and slightly shorter than the Taurus SHO. Among similarities are the body structure and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
- 3.5 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$33,150
$40,275
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
3.5L V-6 Twin-Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
180 hp
365 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
7.1 sec
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City MPG
City MPG
23 MPG
16 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
35 MPG
24 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
27 - 28 MPG
19 MPG
Width
Width
80.0 in
85.7 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
71.3 in
76.2 in
Length
Length
182.4 in
202.9 in
Height
Height
56.3 - 56.5 in
60.7 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
110.6 in
112.0 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
90.3 ft2
107.4 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
40.3 in
39.0 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.0 in
41.9 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
55.1 in
57.9 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.7 in
37.8 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.1 in
38.1 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
55.1 in
56.9 in
Costs
2016 BMW 3 Series Sedan
2016 Ford Taurus SHO
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,500 - $2,800
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Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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