Opel Omega 1997 vs BMW 5 series 1995
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: | 14.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| 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 2.5 seconds later. | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 10.0 | |
| The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Omega consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Calibra | Used only for this car | |
| 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 | |
| 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`225 | |
| 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 (€): | 1200 | 5200 | |
| Pros and Cons: | Opel Omega has 
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