Comparison Opel Senator A 2.8 S (140 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i (231 Hp)
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| Brand: | Opel | BMW |
| Model: | Senator | 3 Series |
| Generation: | Senator A | 3 Series Sedan (E46) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.8 S (140 Hp) Automatic | 330i (231 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1978 year | 2000 year |
| Production end: | 1981 year | 2001 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.2 l/100 km | 9.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.45 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 75 l | 63 l |
| Power: | 140 hp | 231 hp |
| Max power in: | 5200 rpm. | 5900 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 185 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 12.5 sec | 6.5 sec |
| Torque: | 214 Nm @ 3400 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 2784 cm3 | 2979 cm3 |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 10.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 69.8 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 3 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4811 mm | 4471 mm |
| Width: | 1728 mm | 1739 mm |
| Height: | 1415 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2683 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1443 mm | 1471 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1472 mm | 1483 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 140 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 715 l | |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1900 kg | 1900 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1370 kg | 1400 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.8 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1700 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 700 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 | |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 |