BMW 3 series 1995 vs Opel Omega 1990
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 43 HP more power than Opel Omega, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Opel Omega. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 10.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 10.7 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 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Omega. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | 820 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`780 kg | 1`955 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`395 kg | 1`415 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 385 kg | 540 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 40 procentiem less than Opel Omega. Therefore, Opel Omega is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Opel Omega has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Omega, so Opel Omega quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3000 | |
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