The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI Edition (13 - 15) vs. BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13)

€ 31,500
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI Edition (13 - 15) Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
€ 79,100
 BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13) BMW M3 Cabrio
€ 31,500
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 2.0 CDTI 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 2.0 CDTI
BMW M3 Cabrio
56.8
Blueprint Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI Edition (13 - 15)
72.4
79.5
54.8
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13)
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
Blueprint Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI Edition (13 - 15)
106.1
184.9
Blueprint BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13)
108.7
181.7
184.9 in
Length
181.7 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
BMW M3 Cabrio
4004 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5027 lb
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI Edition (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
4.67 %
BMW M3 Convertible M DKG (08 - 13)

General

Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
BMW M3 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
BMW M3 Cabrio
Straight-four diesel 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
163 hp
414 hp
BMW M3 Cabrio
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Cabrio

Performance

Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
BMW M3 Cabrio
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Cabrio

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24.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.14 lb/hp
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
24.56 lb/hp
10.14 lb/hp
BMW M3 Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
BMW M3 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
38 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3 Cabrio
29 mpg
city
14 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
561 mi
Range
318 mi
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
561 mi
318 mi
BMW M3 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).
233 kWh
Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
127.6 kWh
233 kWh
BMW M3 Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
472 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Cascada 2.0 CDTI
BMW M3 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
847 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data