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How much difference is there in driving performance & comfort between Ford Ka and BMW 316i 3 series?

I am upgrading from a Ford Ka (1.3l) to a BMW 3 series (1.6l)

I was wondering how much difference i would find for any of the following..

1. Comfort
2. Driving handling
3. Power
4. Top speeds
5. Acceleration

Thanks!

As others have already said, the 316 is in a different league.

The Ford Ka is technically slower although being smaller and less refined may well feel faster. It will also be a bit more fun to drive. The Ka handles like a roller skate and even with the lack of power compared to the BMW would probably be faster on a twisty road.
The 316 is a heavy car with a small engine and I personally wouldn't buy one.
I'd run a Ka until I have saved up enough cash to buy a 325/328/330.
The 316 will however feel like a limo compared to a Ka. Smooth, comfortable and quiet.

Oh and I agree with JG until he said the Ka would cost more to run. I can't over emphasise how wrong this is. Fords are a lot more reliable than they used to be and BMW's aren't as reliable as people would have you believe. To be honest neither are bad in terms of reliability but for routine servicing any BMW, even a 316, is going to be far more expensive than a Ka. Tyres will be more expensive, insurance will be more expensive and it will get worse MPG.

I can't get over how silly anyone who thinks a BMW of any sort will be cheaper to run than a Ka is!
I got rid of a BMW and bought a Ford Focus two years ago and for my wife's birthday this year I had saved enough on running costs to buy her diamonds. I think that says it all.

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