BMW 3 series 2005 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 62 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 560'000 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 Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
| BMW 3 series and Opel Astra are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1385 litres | 1590 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 40 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 205 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`045 | 1`975 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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