BMW 3 series 1988 vs Opel Omega 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (BMW 3 series) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Omega) 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 141 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 15 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 1 HP less power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 64 NM less than Opel Omega. Despite less power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Omega 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 Omega, 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 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Omega gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 125 mm (4.9 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 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. Note, however, that this Opel Omega version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 460'000 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 Omega engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Opel Vectra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1 metres less than that of the Opel Omega, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`565 kg | 2`090 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`085 kg | 1`540 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 480 kg | 550 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 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 (€): | 5800 | 1400 | |
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