The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI Edition (13 - 15) vs. BMW 318i Convertible (10 - 14)
€ 31,500

€ 39,100

€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 318i Cabrio.
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
BMW 318i 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
181.6
184.9 in
Length
181.6 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
BMW 318i Cabrio
4004 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
322 lb
8.04 %

General
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
BMW 318i Cabrio
P-J/SW
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
BMW 318i Cabrio
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
Engine Code
N43-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
163 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i Cabrio
Performance
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
BMW 318i Cabrio
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i Cabrio
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24.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.11 lb/hp
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
24.56 lb/hp
26.11 lb/hp
BMW 318i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
BMW 318i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
38 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 318i Cabrio
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
561 mi
Range
593 mi
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
561 mi
593 mi
BMW 318i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
125 kWh
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
127.6 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 318i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
BMW 318i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
847 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data