BMW 3 series 1995 vs Opel Calibra 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 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: | 193 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Opel Calibra is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 11 HP less power than Opel Calibra, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Calibra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW Z3 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series 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`780 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2000 | |
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