Comparison BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 325 Xi (192 Hp) Automatic & Opel Vectra B Caravan (facelift 1999) 1.6i 16V (100 Hp) & Opel Rekord D Coupe 2.0 (101 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Opel | Opel |
| Model: | 3 Series | Vectra | Rekord |
| Generation: | 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) | Vectra B Caravan (facelift 1999) | Rekord D Coupe |
| Engine / modification: | 325 Xi (192 Hp) Automatic | 1.6i 16V (100 Hp) | 2.0 (101 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2001 year | 2000 year | 1975 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2002 year | 1977 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Combi | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.8 l/100 km | 10.3 l/100 km | 10 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.7 l/100 km | 6.2 l/100 km | 7.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.9 l/100 km | 8.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 60 l | 65 l |
| Power: | 192 hp | 100 hp | 101 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 6000 rpm. | 4900 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 228 km/h | 180 km/h | 186 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.7 sec | 13.5 sec | 10.7 sec |
| Torque: | 245 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 150 Nm @ 3600 rpm. | 180 Nm/3200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B25 | 20N | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2494 cm3 | 1598 cm3 | 1979 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | ||
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Carburettor |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 10 | 10.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm | 81.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 79 mm | 95 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 3 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 4 | |
| Length: | 4480 mm | 4490 mm | 4420 mm |
| Width: | 1740 mm | 1707 mm | 1680 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1841 mm | ||
| Height: | 1410 mm | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2637 mm | 2670 mm |
| Front track: | 1470 mm | 1484 mm | 1410 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1485 mm | 1473 mm | 1410 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 160 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 435 l | 460 l | 420 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1345 l | 1490 l | 420 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Coil spring | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | dependent spring suspension with transverse steering rod |
| Max weight: | 2000 kg | 1890 kg | 1845 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1460 kg | 1266 kg | 1195 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Worm-reduction unit |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.8 m | ||
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 195/65 R15 | 185/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | 5.5J x 15 | 6J R14 |