The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13) vs. Opel Cascada 1.4 Turbo (13 - 18)
€ 75,300
€ 26,100
€ 75,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 Cabrio is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Opel Cascada 1.4 Turbo.
BMW M3 Cabrio
Opel Cascada 1.4 Turbo
54.8
71
77.8
56.8
72.4
79.5
71 in
Width
72.4 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
54.8 in
Height
56.8 in
108.7
181.7
106.1
184.9
181.7 in
Length
184.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Cabrio
Opel Cascada 1.4 Turbo
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3750 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4641 lb
Weight Difference:
406 lb
9.77 %
General
BMW M3 Cabrio
Opel Cascada 1.4 Turbo
E93
Generation
P-J/SW
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Cabrio
Opel Cascada 1.4 Turbo
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
414 hp
118 hp
Opel Cascada 1.4 Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Cascada 1.4 Turbo
Performance
BMW M3 Cabrio
Opel Cascada 1.4 Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Cascada 1.4 Turbo
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10.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.78 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
10.04 lb/hp
31.78 lb/hp
Opel Cascada 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Cabrio
Opel Cascada 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
18 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Cascada 1.4 Turbo
13 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
303 mi
Range
536 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
303 mi
536 mi
Opel Cascada 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
244.5 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
244.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Opel Cascada 1.4 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Cabrio
Opel Cascada 1.4 Turbo
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
891 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
