The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06) vs. Opel Cascada 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (13 - 15)

€ 67,000
BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06) BMW M3 Cabrio
€ 32,900
 Opel Cascada 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (13 - 15) Opel Cascada 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 67,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900

ⓘ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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
BMW M3 Cabrio
Opel Cascada 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
54
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06)
70.1
78
56.8
Blueprint Opel Cascada 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06)
107.5
176.9
Blueprint Opel Cascada 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (13 - 15)
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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4004 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4883 lb
BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
4.75 %
Opel Cascada 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (13 - 15)

General

BMW M3 Cabrio
Opel Cascada 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
E46
Generation
P-J/SW
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M3 Cabrio
Opel Cascada 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
192 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
338 hp
192 hp
Opel Cascada 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
269 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Cascada 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

BMW M3 Cabrio
Opel Cascada 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Cascada 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

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11.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.85 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
11.28 lb/hp
20.85 lb/hp
Opel Cascada 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 Cabrio
Opel Cascada 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
17 mpg
45 mpg
Opel Cascada 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
11 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
288 mi
Range
669 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
288 mi
669 mi
Opel Cascada 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
107 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
257.7 kWh
107 kWh
Opel Cascada 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
528 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 Cabrio
Opel Cascada 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
880 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data