The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW M3 Cabrio (01 - 06)
€ 30,300
€ 63,800
€ 30,300
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 1.6 DI Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 20.4 cm longer, 5.9 cm wider and 7.1 cm taller than the BMW M3 Cabrio.
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
BMW M3 Cabrio
1443
1839
2020
1372
1780
1980
1839 mm
Width
1780 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1980 mm
1443 mm
Height
1372 mm
2695
4696
2731
4492
4696 mm
Length
4492 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2731 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
BMW M3 Cabrio
1733 kg
Kerb Weight
1730 kg
2140 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg
Weight Difference:
3 kg
0.17 %
General
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
BMW M3 Cabrio
P-J/SW
Generation
E46
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
BMW M3 Cabrio
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
3246 CC
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
338 bhp
at 7900 rpm
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
168 bhp
338 bhp
BMW M3 Cabrio
260 NM
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
365 NM
at 4900 rpm
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
260 NM
365 NM
BMW M3 Cabrio
Performance
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
BMW M3 Cabrio
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
10.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.12 kg/bhp
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
10.32 kg/bhp
5.12 kg/bhp
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
39 mpg
21 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
30 mpg
city
14 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
No data
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
483 mi
Range
288 mi
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
483 mi
288 mi
BMW M3 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).
257.7 kWh
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
136.5 kWh
257.7 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
168 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
BMW M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
407 kg
Maximum Payload
370 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
300 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
