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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Opel Omega engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 9.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Omega consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Opel Omega over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Omega consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Omega gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 530'000 km | 460'000 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 Opel Omega engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Sintra | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 | 1345 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 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`035 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Omega has serious deffects in 695 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2400 | |
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