BMW 3 series 2000 vs Opel Vectra 1999
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 61 HP more power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Opel Vectra. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 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 45 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: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 630 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. | |||
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 | 790 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 490 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): | 2`005 | 1`875 | |
| 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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