Opel Omega 1994 vs BMW 3 series 2001

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Opel Omega
1994 - 1997
BMW 3 series
2001 - 2005
Body: SedanEstate car / wagon
The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Opel Omega is available only with rear wheel drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 2.0 - 3.01.8 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 116 - 211 HP115 - 231 HP
Torque: 175 - 270 NM175 - 410 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.6 - 14 seconds6.7 - 12 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.4 - 9.75.7 - 11.0
Opel Omega petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Opel Omega equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 4.79 m4.48 m
Width: 1.79 m1.74 m
Height: 1.46 m1.41 m
Opel Omega is larger.
Opel Omega is 31 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of Opel Omega is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 530 litres435 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
830 litres1345 litres
Opel Omega has 95 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 515 litres).
Turning diameter: 11 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Opel Omega can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`101~ 2`062
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

below average
Average price (€): 8002400
Pros and Cons: Opel Omega has
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • lower fuel consumption for diesel engines
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
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