2009 BMW 116 vs. 2008 Opel Omega
To start off, 2009 BMW 116 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Opel Omega would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 116 weights approximately 196 kg more than 2008 Opel Omega.
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, 2008 Opel Omega (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 116. (151 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 116 | 2008 Opel Omega | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 116 | Omega |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 151 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |