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