The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 325i Convertible (07 - 10)
€ 30,300

€ 46,400

€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 325i Cabrio.
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
BMW 325i Cabrio
56.8
72.4
79.5
54.5
70.2
78.1
72.4 in
Width
70.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.8 in
Height
54.5 in
106.1
184.9
108.7
180.3
184.9 in
Length
180.3 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
BMW 325i Cabrio
3821 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.18 %

General
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
BMW 325i Cabrio
P-J/SW
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
BMW 325i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
168 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Cabrio
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
192 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Cabrio
Performance
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
BMW 325i Cabrio
135 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i Cabrio
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22.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
22.74 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
BMW 325i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
BMW 325i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
33 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 325i Cabrio
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
483 mi
Range
515 mi
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
483 mi
515 mi
BMW 325i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
144 kWh
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
136.5 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 325i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
BMW 325i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
897 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data