BMW 3 series 1995 vs Opel Vectra 1995
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.5 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 | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 23 HP more power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Opel Vectra. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 10.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series 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 Vectra) 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 | 560'000 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 Vectra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW Z3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Omega, Opel Calibra | |
| 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 | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.43 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 5 cm shorter than the Opel Vectra, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 230 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 790 litres | |
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Opel Vectra has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 250 litres less trunk space than the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.6 metres less than that of the Opel Vectra, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 1`875 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Opel Vectra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Vectra, so Opel Vectra quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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