BMW 3 series 2000 vs Opel Vectra 2000
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 203 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.5 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 7 NM more than Opel Vectra. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 650 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) | 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 | 370'000 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 Z4, BMW Z3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | |
| 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: | 4.49 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 1 cm shorter than the Opel Vectra, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
300 litres | 1423 litres | |
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Opel Vectra has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 180 litres less trunk space than the Opel Vectra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Vectra (by 1123 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.7 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`960 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Opel Vectra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Opel Vectra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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