Opel Astra 2000 vs BMW 5 series 1996
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 203 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 3 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 13 NM more than BMW 5 series. Despite less power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Astra) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.11 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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Opel Astra is smaller. Opel Astra is 67 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1180 litres | no data | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Opel Astra has 90 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.9 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Opel Astra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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