Opel Omega 1989 vs BMW 3 series 1991
| 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: | 115 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Opel Omega engine produces 35 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Opel Omega reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Omega consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Opel Omega over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Omega consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km with real consumption | 690 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: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Frontera, Opel Calibra | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 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: | 4.74 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.39 m | |
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Opel Omega is larger. Opel Omega is 31 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 6 cm wider, while the height of Opel Omega is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1200 litres | |
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Opel Omega has more luggage capacity. Opel Omega has 85 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Omega is 0.9 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Opel Omega can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| BMW 3 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 3 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2400 | |
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