Opel Frontera 1992 vs BMW 5 series 1995
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Sedan | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual/Automatic | |
| Opel Frontera is available only with manual gearbox, whereas BMW 5 series has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Opel Frontera is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 5 series can be equipped only with rear wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.3 - 2.8 | 2.0 - 4.4 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 - 125 HP | 115 - 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 - 242 NM | 190 - 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.8 - 19.3 seconds | 6.2 - 12 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 - 13.3 | 5.9 - 12.2 | |
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Opel Frontera petrol engines consumes on average 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, Opel Frontera equipped with diesel engines consume 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.44 m | |
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Opel Frontera is smaller, but higher. Opel Frontera is 19 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Frontera is 28 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Opel Frontera has 30 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Frontera is 1.1 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Opel Frontera can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`465 | ~ 2`077 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 4800 | |
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