BMW 3 series 2015 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (BMW 3 series) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Astra) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 74 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 4.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1550 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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BMW 3 sērija has 4x4: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked at most times, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 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 |
no data | 1550 litres | |
| BMW 3 series has 5 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`185 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 5000 | |
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