The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (15 - 18) vs. BMW M3 Convertible (01 - 06)
€ 31,800
€ 63,800
€ 31,800
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 8 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW M3 Cabrio.
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
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 1.6 DI Turbo
BMW M3 Cabrio
3821 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.18 %
General
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
BMW M3 Cabrio
P-J/SW
Generation
E46
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 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
168 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
168 hp
338 hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
192 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Cabrio
Performance
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
BMW M3 Cabrio
136 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
22.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.28 lb/hp
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
22.74 lb/hp
11.28 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
31 mpg
17 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
23 mpg
city
11 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
458 mi
Range
288 mi
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
458 mi
288 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
Environmental Impact
144 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
144 kWh
257.7 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
528 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
BMW M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
897 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
