BMW X3 2006 vs Opel Antara 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 123 HP more power than Opel Antara, whereas torque is 230 NM more than Opel Antara. Thanks to more power BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Antara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X3 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Antara, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X3 could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X3 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Antara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Antara gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | Used also on Chevrolet Captiva | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.76 m | |
| BMW X3 is 3 cm shorter than the Opel Antara, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW X3 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 419 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1560 litres | no data | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW X3 has 61 litres more trunk space than the Opel Antara. The Opel Antara may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Opel Antara. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`385 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 8000 | |
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