Opel Omega 1997 vs BMW 5 series 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| 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: | 136 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Opel Omega engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 5 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Omega consumes 0.1 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 Omega could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Omega consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Omega gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 Omega engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, 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 Omega might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
| Opel Omega is 2 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Omega is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | 1525 litres | |
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Opel Omega has more luggage capacity. Opel Omega has 130 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Omega (by 275 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 2`195 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| BMW 5 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Omega, so BMW 5 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 5200 | |
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