2006 BMW 650 vs. 2000 Opel Omega
To start off, 2006 BMW 650 is newer by 6 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2000 Opel Omega. (218 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 650 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2000 Opel Omega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Omega. (290 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 650 | 2000 Opel Omega | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 650 | Omega |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 3175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
