The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (15 - 18) vs. BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13)
€ 31,800
€ 79,100
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,100
ⓘ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 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 1.6 DI 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 1.6 DI Turbo
BMW M3 Cabrio
3821 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
379 lb
9.02 %
General
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
BMW M3 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
168 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
168 hp
414 hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
192 lb‑ft
295 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
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
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22.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.14 lb/hp
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
22.74 lb/hp
10.14 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
31 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
23 mpg
city
14 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
458 mi
Range
318 mi
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
458 mi
318 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).
233 kWh
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo
144 kWh
233 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
472 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
827 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
