The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Convertible (10 - 14) vs. Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI Edition (13 - 15)
€ 46,800

€ 31,500

€ 46,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325i Cabrio is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI.
BMW 325i Cabrio
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
54.5
70.2
78.1
56.8
72.4
79.5
70.2 in
Width
72.4 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
54.5 in
Height
56.8 in
108.7
181.6
106.1
184.9
181.6 in
Length
184.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i Cabrio
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4004 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
190 lb
4.75 %

General
BMW 325i Cabrio
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
E93
Generation
P-J/SW
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Cabrio
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325i Cabrio
215 hp
163 hp
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325i Cabrio
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
Performance
BMW 325i Cabrio
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
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17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.56 lb/hp
BMW 325i Cabrio
17.74 lb/hp
24.56 lb/hp
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Cabrio
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 325i Cabrio
31 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
522 mi
Range
561 mi
BMW 325i Cabrio
522 mi
561 mi
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
Environmental Impact
142.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
127.6 kWh
BMW 325i Cabrio
142.1 kWh
127.6 kWh
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Cabrio
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
847 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data