2008 BMW 528 vs. 2008 Opel Antara
To start off, both 2008 BMW 528 and 2008 Opel Antara were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 528 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Opel Antara. (224 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Antara weights approximately 295 kg more than 2008 BMW 528.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2008 Opel Antara (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 528. (272 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 528. 2008 Opel Antara has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 528 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 528 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Opel Antara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 528 | 2008 Opel Antara | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 528 | Antara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 3194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
