2005 BMW 318 vs. 2000 Opel Omega
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Omega would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 142 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Omega weights approximately 258 kg more than 2005 BMW 318.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Opel Omega (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318. 2000 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 2000 Opel Omega | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 318 | Omega |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 213 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1733 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |