The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Cabrio (01 - 06) vs. Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI Edition (13 - 15)
€ 63,800
€ 31,500
€ 63,800
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 M3 Cabrio is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 20.4 cm shorter, 5.9 cm narrower and 7.1 cm lower than the Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI.
BMW M3 Cabrio
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
1372
1780
1980
1443
1839
2020
1780 mm
Width
1839 mm
1980 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1372 mm
Height
1443 mm
2731
4492
2695
4696
4492 mm
Length
4696 mm
2731 mm
Wheelbase
2695 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Cabrio
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
1730 kg
Kerb Weight
1816 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2200 kg
Weight Difference:
86 kg
4.74 %
General
BMW M3 Cabrio
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
E46
Generation
P-J/SW
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Cabrio
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3246 CC
Engine Capacity
1956 CC
338 bhp
at 7900 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
338 bhp
163 bhp
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
365 NM
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
365 NM
350 NM
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
Performance
BMW M3 Cabrio
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
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5.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 kg/bhp
BMW M3 Cabrio
5.12 kg/bhp
11.14 kg/bhp
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Cabrio
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
21 mpg
46 mpg
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
14 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
56 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
288 mi
Range
561 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
288 mi
561 mi
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
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).
127.6 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
257.7 kWh
127.6 kWh
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Cabrio
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
370 kg
Maximum Payload
384 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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