BMW 3 series 1986 vs Opel Omega 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 129 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Opel Omega is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 51 HP less power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Opel Omega. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 11.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 465 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 530 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
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`620 kg | 2`200 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`140 kg | 1`635 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 480 kg | 565 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 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 (€): | 5600 | 1400 | |
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