Opel Calibra 1994 vs BMW 3 series 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.8 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: | 204 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Opel Calibra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Calibra engine produces 11 HP more power than BMW 3 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Opel Calibra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Calibra consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Opel Calibra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Calibra consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 650 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 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. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.37 m | |
| Opel Calibra is 6 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Calibra is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Calibra has 135 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Opel Calibra uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Calibra is 1.5 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Opel Calibra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3400 | |
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