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 |
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 (kg): | 1`860 | 1`895 | |
| 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 (€): | 2200 | 3000 | |
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