The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17) vs. BMW M3 Convertible (08 - 13)
€ 30,900
€ 75,300
€ 30,900
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 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
BMW M3 Cabrio
3821 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
335 lb
8.06 %
General
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
197 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
197 hp
414 hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Cabrio
Performance
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
BMW M3 Cabrio
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
19.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.04 lb/hp
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
19.4 lb/hp
10.04 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
35 mpg
18 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
28 mpg
city
13 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
512 mi
Range
303 mi
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
512 mi
303 mi
BMW M3 Cabrio
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
128.7 kWh
244.5 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Cascada 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
BMW M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
897 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
