BMW 3 series 1993 vs Opel Vectra 1995

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BMW 3 series
1993 - 2000
Opel Vectra
1995 - 1999
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD)
BMW 3 series is available with rear wheel drive, while Opel Vectra can be equipped with front wheel drive.
Engines: 1.6 - 2.51.6 - 2.5

Performance

Power: 90 - 170 HP75 - 170 HP
Torque: 150 - 245 NM128 - 230 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.8 - 14 seconds8.5 - 15.5 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.4 - 10.05.9 - 10.7
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than Opel Vectra. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 4.21 m4.48 m
Width: 1.70 m1.71 m
Height: 1.39 m1.43 m
BMW 3 series is smaller.
BMW 3 series is 27 cm shorter than the Opel Vectra, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 325 litres480 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1030 litres790 litres
BMW 3 series has 155 litres less trunk space than the Opel Vectra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 240 litres).
Turning diameter: 10 meters10.6 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.6 metres less than that of the Opel Vectra, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`676~ 1`817
Safety:
Quality:
low

average
Average price (€): 2000800
Rating in user reviews: 7.3/10 6.2/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher ratings in user reviews
Opel Vectra has
  • lower fuel consumption for diesel engines
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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