BMW 3 series 2012 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 245 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 65 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 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. Note, however, that this Opel Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Used also on Opel Insignia | |
| 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.62 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.54 m | |
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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 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 1550 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: | 11.3 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.2 metres less than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 2`010 | |
| 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: | below average | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 5600 | |
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