BMW 3 series 2012 vs Opel Astra 2012

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BMW 3 series
2012 - 2015
Opel Astra
2012 - 2016
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD)
BMW 3 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Opel Astra can be equipped only with front wheel drive.
Engines: 1.6 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel)1.2 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, lPG)

Performance

Power: 116 - 313 HP95 - 180 HP
Torque: 220 - 630 NM130 - 350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.9 - 11.2 seconds8.8 - 14.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.3 - 8.14.0 - 7.4
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than Opel Astra. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra.
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Ground clearance: 127 - 145 mm (5 - 5.7 inches)165 - 168 mm (6.5 - 6.6 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.

Dimensions

Length: 4.62 m4.70 m
Width: 1.81 m1.81 m
Height: 1.43 m1.54 m
BMW 3 series is smaller.
BMW 3 series is 7 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 11 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 495 litres500 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1500 litres1550 litres
BMW 3 series has 5 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 50 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.7 meters11.5 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Opel Astra.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`093~ 2`034
Safety:
BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 3 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
average

above average
Average price (€): 10 2005600
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
Opel Astra has
  • petrol, diesel and LPG engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
  • higher ground clearance
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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