The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Convertible SMG (04 - 06) vs. Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI Edition (13 - 15)
€ 67,000
€ 31,500
€ 67,000
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 8 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI.
BMW M3 Cabrio
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
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 2.0 CDTI
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4004 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
4.75 %
General
BMW M3 Cabrio
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
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 automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Cabrio
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
Straight-six gasoline 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
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
338 hp
163 hp
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3 Cabrio
269 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
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
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11.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.56 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
11.28 lb/hp
24.56 lb/hp
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Cabrio
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
17 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
11 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
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
528 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
816 lb
Maximum Payload
847 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
