BMW X5 2003 vs Opel Frontera 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 14.6 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X5 engine produces 103 HP more power than Opel Frontera, whereas torque is 240 NM more than Opel Frontera. Thanks to more power BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Frontera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X5 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Frontera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X5 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X5 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Frontera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | 208 mm (8.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Frontera can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 440'000 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 X5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Omega, Opel Sintra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X5 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW X5 2003 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.74 m | |
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BMW X5 is larger, but slightly lower. BMW X5 is 1 cm longer than the Opel Frontera, 8 cm wider, while the height of BMW X5 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | 389 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1790 litres | |
| BMW X5 has 76 litres more trunk space than the Opel Frontera. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Frontera (by 240 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X5 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Opel Frontera, which means BMW X5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`695 | 2`450 | |
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| Quality: | BMW X5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Frontera has serious deffects in 155 percent more cases than BMW X5, so BMW X5 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 2400 | |
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