Opel Omega 2000 vs BMW 5 series 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Opel Omega engine produces 16 HP less power than BMW 5 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Omega consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Omega consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| 1050 km with real consumption | 1110 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 480'000 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 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Frontera, Opel Sintra | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
| Opel Omega is 12 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 2 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 | no data | |
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Opel Omega has more luggage capacity. Opel Omega has 70 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`145 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 | |
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