2007 BMW 328 vs. 2001 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2001 Opel Meriva. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Meriva.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Meriva. (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 2001 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 328 | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 53 L |
