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 |
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 (kg): | 1`780 | 1`955 | |
| 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 (€): | 2200 | 3000 | |
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