The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06) vs. Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (15 - 18)
€ 63,800
€ 31,800
€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 Cabrio is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo.
BMW M3 Cabrio
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
54
70.1
78
56.8
72.4
79.5
70.1 in
Width
72.4 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
54 in
Height
56.8 in
107.5
176.9
106.1
184.9
176.9 in
Length
184.9 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Cabrio
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3821 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.18 %
General
BMW M3 Cabrio
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
E46
Generation
P-J/SW
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Cabrio
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
338 hp
168 hp
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
269 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
Performance
BMW M3 Cabrio
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
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11.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.74 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
11.28 lb/hp
22.74 lb/hp
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Cabrio
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
17 mpg
31 mpg
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
11 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
288 mi
Range
458 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
288 mi
458 mi
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
257.7 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).
144 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
257.7 kWh
144 kWh
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
528 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Cabrio
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
897 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
