Opel Omega 1994 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 390 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Opel Omega engine produces 54 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 140 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Omega consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Omega could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Omega consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Omega gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.41 m | |
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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 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
830 litres | no data | |
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Opel Omega has more luggage capacity. Opel Omega has 95 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 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`170 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Omega has serious deffects in 180 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2400 | |
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