BMW 3 Series Coupe (1992 – 1998) vs Opel Vectra Sedan (1992 – 1995): specs compared
The Opel Vectra Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 204 hp against 193 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 7.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 236 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 7.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,030 kg against 1,190 kg.
| Specification |
BMW
3 Series Coupe
1992 – 1998
|
Opel
Vectra Sedan
1992 – 1995
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1992 – 1998 | 1992 – 1995 |
| Body style | Coupé | Sedan |
| Variants | 10 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 102 – 193 hp | 60 – 204 hp |
| Torque | 150 – 280 Nm | 105 – 280 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 – 14.2 s | 6.8 – 20.5 s |
| Top speed | 192 – 236 km/h | 152 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.7 – 10.3 L/100 km | 5.7 – 8.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,432 mm | 4,430 mm |
| Width | 1,709 – 1,796 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,367 – 1,392 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,601 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,190 – 1,380 kg | 1,030 – 1,365 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.