BMW 3 series 1992 vs Opel Calibra 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 14 HP more power than Opel Calibra, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Opel Calibra. Despite the higher power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Calibra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Calibra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Calibra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Calibra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Calibra) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Calibra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW Z3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Omega | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Calibra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.32 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 6 cm shorter than the Opel Calibra, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 980 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 135 litres more trunk space than the Opel Calibra. The Opel Calibra may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.5 metres less than that of the Opel Calibra, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 1`670 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2000 | |
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