The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Manual/Automatic
Manual/Automatic
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Opel Omega is available only with rear wheel drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Opel Omega petrol engines consumes on average 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Opel Omega equipped with diesel engines consume 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Opel Omega is 37 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Omega is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
530 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
830 litres
1385 litres
Opel Omega has 70 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 555 litres).
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.8 meters
The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Opel Omega can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
