BMW 3 series 1983 vs Opel Omega 1999
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| BMW 3 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Opel Omega can be equipped only with rear wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 2.7 | 2.0 - 5.7 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 - 170 HP | 100 - 310 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 - 230 NM | 203 - 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 - 18 seconds | 7 - 15 seconds | |
| In general, Opel Omega are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than BMW 3 series. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 - 10.0 | 6.6 - 14.0 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than Opel Omega. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 125 - 140 mm (4.9 - 5.5 inches) | 140 - 150 mm (5.5 - 5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Omega 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: | 4.32 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 58 cm shorter than the Opel Omega, 14 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
425 litres | 830 litres | |
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Opel Omega has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 105 litres less trunk space than the Opel Omega. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Omega (by 405 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`610 kg | ~ 2`139 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`155 kg | ~ 1`604 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 455 kg | ~ 535 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 procentiem less than Opel Omega. Therefore, Opel Omega is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 1400 | |
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