The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Cascada 1.4 ECOTEC Turbo (17 - 18) vs. BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06)
€ 28,600
€ 63,800
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Cascada 1.4 ECOTEC Turbo Start&Stop is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW M3 Cabrio.
Opel Cascada 1.4 ECOTEC Turbo Start&Stop
BMW M3 Cabrio
56.8
72.4
79.5
54
70.1
78
72.4 in
Width
70.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
56.8 in
Height
54 in
106.1
184.9
107.5
176.9
184.9 in
Length
176.9 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Cascada 1.4 ECOTEC Turbo Start&Stop
BMW M3 Cabrio
3750 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.68 %
General
Opel Cascada 1.4 ECOTEC Turbo Start&Stop
BMW M3 Cabrio
P-J/SW
Generation
E46
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Cascada 1.4 ECOTEC Turbo Start&Stop
BMW M3 Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Opel Cascada 1.4 ECOTEC Turbo Start&Stop
138 hp
338 hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Opel Cascada 1.4 ECOTEC Turbo Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Cabrio
Performance
Opel Cascada 1.4 ECOTEC Turbo Start&Stop
BMW M3 Cabrio
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Cascada 1.4 ECOTEC Turbo Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
27.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.28 lb/hp
Opel Cascada 1.4 ECOTEC Turbo Start&Stop
27.17 lb/hp
11.28 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Cascada 1.4 ECOTEC Turbo Start&Stop
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Opel Cascada 1.4 ECOTEC Turbo Start&Stop
36 mpg
17 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
28 mpg
city
11 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
536 mi
Range
288 mi
Opel Cascada 1.4 ECOTEC Turbo Start&Stop
536 mi
288 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
257.7 kWh
Opel Cascada 1.4 ECOTEC Turbo Start&Stop
123.1 kWh
257.7 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
528 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Cascada 1.4 ECOTEC Turbo Start&Stop
BMW M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
902 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
