Opel Frontera 1993 vs BMW 5 series 1996
| 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 | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Opel Frontera engine produces 35 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Opel Frontera reaches 100 km/h speed 7.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Frontera consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Frontera could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Frontera consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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 Opel Frontera engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Omega, Opel Calibra | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Frontera might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.44 m | |
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Opel Frontera is smaller, but higher. Opel Frontera is 57 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Frontera is 26 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1160 litres | no data | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Opel Frontera has 160 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Frontera is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Opel Frontera can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Frontera has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 5200 | |
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