BMW 320i vs Ford Taurus
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2019 Ford Taurus
Overview
| Spec | BMW 320i320i | Ford TaurusSE |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 320i | SE |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | flex-fuel (FFV) |
| Model year | 2018 | 2019 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW 320i320i | Ford TaurusSE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $34,900 | $27,800 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW 320i320i | Ford TaurusSE |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 28 MPG (best) | 21 MPG |
| City MPG | 24 MPG (best) | 18 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 35 MPG (best) | 26 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 15.8 gal | 19 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW 320i320i | Ford TaurusSE |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 288 hp (best) |
| Torque | 200 lb-ft | 254 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L | 3.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW 320i320i | Ford TaurusSE |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 13 cu ft | 20.1 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 1,000 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,370 lbs (best) | 3,917 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 112.9 in (best) |
| Length | 182.8 in | 202.9 in (best) |
| Width | 71.3 in | 76.2 in (best) |
| Height | 56.3 in | 60.7 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW 320i320i | Ford TaurusSE |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW 320i | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 320i $34,900 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SE $27,800 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | SEL $30,230 MSRP |
| 3 | — | SEL $32,080 MSRP |
| 4 | — | Limited $37,310 MSRP |
| 5 | — | Limited $39,160 MSRP |
| 6 | — | SHO $42,975 MSRP |