Opel Frontera 1998 vs BMW X5 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.6 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Frontera engine produces 103 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 240 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Opel Frontera reaches 100 km/h speed 5.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Frontera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Frontera consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that by driving the Opel Frontera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Frontera consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 880 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: | 208 mm (8.2 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 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: | 440'000 km | 480'000 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: | 4 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Omega, Opel Sintra | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3 | |
| 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: | 4.66 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.72 m | |
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Opel Frontera is smaller, but slightly higher. Opel Frontera is 1 cm shorter than the BMW X5, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Frontera is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 389 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1790 litres | 1550 litres | |
| Opel Frontera has 76 litres less trunk space than the BMW X5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Frontera (by 240 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Frontera is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW X5, which means Opel Frontera can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`450 | 2`695 | |
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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 (€): | 2400 | 5400 | |
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