The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13) vs. Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI Edition (13 - 15)

€ 79,100
BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13) BMW M3 Cabrio
€ 31,500
 Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI Edition (13 - 15) Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
€ 79,100
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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI.
BMW M3 Cabrio
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
54.8
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13)
71
77.8
56.8
Blueprint Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI Edition (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13)
108.7
181.7
Blueprint Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI Edition (13 - 15)
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 2.0 CDTI
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4004 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
4.67 %
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI Edition (13 - 15)

General

BMW M3 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW M3 Cabrio
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
414 hp
163 hp
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI

Performance

BMW M3 Cabrio
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
10.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.56 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
10.14 lb/hp
24.56 lb/hp
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 Cabrio
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
19 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
14 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
318 mi
Range
561 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
318 mi
561 mi
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
Environmental Impact
233 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).
127.6 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
233 kWh
127.6 kWh
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
472 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 Cabrio
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
847 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data