Opel Astra 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 150 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 81 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 180 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Astra) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 122 mm (4.8 inches) | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 series 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. Note, however, that this BMW 3 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
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: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2007 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 strong performance, the ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.38 m | |
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Opel Astra is smaller, but slightly higher. Opel Astra is 10 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
440 litres | 350 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`983 kg | 2`195 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`513 kg | 1`755 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 470 kg | 440 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 8600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 7.0/10 | |
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