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BMW Serija 3 E46 or Opel Vectra C?

1998–2005 vs 2002–2008 · Sedan/Wagon/Hatchback 3-door vs Sedan/Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

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BMW Serija 3 E461998–2005 · 14 engines · Base, Edition Lifestyle, M Sport, Edition ExclusiveSpecifications →Listings →
Opel Vectra C2002–2008 · 14 engines · Essentia, Elegance, Cosmo, ComfortSpecifications →1 listing from €12,100 →
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BMW Serija 3 E461998–2005no listings
Opel Vectra C2002–20081 listing · from €12,100
Dimensions
Length4,265 mm–4,478 mmLength4,596 mm–4,870 mm
Width1,739 mm–1,751 mmWidth1,798 mm
Height1,409 mm–1,430 mmHeight1,460 mm–1,500 mm
Wheelbase2,725 mmWheelbase2,700 mm–2,830 mm
Ground clearance130 mm–140 mmGround clearance125 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume310 l–440 lTrunk volume500 l–530 l
Curb weight1,270 kg–1,625 kgCurb weight1,310 kg–1,700 kg
Fuel tank63 lFuel tank61 l
Engines
Production years1998–2005Production years2002–2008
Body typeSedan, Wagon, Hatchback 3-doorBody typeSedan, Hatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines14Number of engines14
Power85–170 kW (116–231 hp)Power74–169 kW (101–230 hp)
Displacement (l)1.6–3.0Displacement (l)1.6–3.2
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 320dLowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 1.9 CDTI 120
Best 0–100 km/h7 s · 330iBest 0–100 km/h7.5 s · 2.8 V6 Turbo
Top speed250 km/hTop speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Essentia
Items in the base trim18 · BaseItems in the base trim23 · Essentia
Items in the top trim33 · M SportItems in the top trim36 · Cosmo
Equipment · Comfort6 · 6
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 3
Fabric✓Fabric✓
5 Seats—5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat—Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System—Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling—Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety6 · 7
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts✓Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)—Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Rear Door Child Locks—Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel✓Compact spare wheel✓
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Price fromnot specifiedPrice from€12,100

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW Serija 3 E46 or Opel Vectra C?

Length: Opel Vectra C 4,870 mm, BMW Serija 3 E46 4,478 mm (a 392 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,830 vs 2,725 mm. Boot: 530 vs 440 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Serija 3 E46 or Opel Vectra C?

The most frugal BMW Serija 3 E46 uses 5.5 l/100 km (320d); the most frugal Opel Vectra C 5.6 l/100 km (1.9 CDTI 120).

Which is more powerful — BMW Serija 3 E46 or Opel Vectra C?

The strongest BMW Serija 3 E46 makes 170 kW (231 hp) (330i); the strongest Opel Vectra C 169 kW (230 hp) (2.8 V6 Turbo).

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