BMW 3 series 1993 vs Opel Omega 1989
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.3 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 42 HP more power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Opel Omega. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.2 | |
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The Opel Omega is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 31 cm shorter than the Opel Omega, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 870 litres | |
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Opel Omega has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 85 litres less trunk space than the Opel Omega. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.9 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`860 kg | 1`895 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`425 kg | 1`375 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 435 kg | 520 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem less than Opel Omega. Therefore, Opel Omega is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Omega has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3000 | |
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