Comparison Opel Senator B 3.0i V6 24V (204 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330 Xi (231 Hp) & BMW 3 Series (E21) 320i (125 Hp)
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| Brand: | Opel | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | Senator | 3 Series | 3 Series |
| Generation: | Senator B | 3 Series Touring (E46) | 3 Series (E21) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.0i V6 24V (204 Hp) Automatic | 330 Xi (231 Hp) | 320i (125 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1989 year | 2000 year | 1975 year |
| Production end: | 1993 year | 2001 year | 1977 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.5 l/100 km | 13.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.4 l/100 km | 8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.0 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 75 l | 63 l | 58 l |
| Power: | 204 hp | 231 hp | 125 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 5900 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 235 km/h | 243 km/h | 182 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.8 sec | 6.8 sec | 9.9 sec |
| Torque: | 270 Nm @ 3600 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 170 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30 | M10 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2969 cm3 | 2979 cm3 | 1990 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 4.0 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6600 rpm. | ||
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 10.2 | 9.7 |
| Piston Stroke: | 69.8 mm | 89.6 mm | 66 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 95 mm | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) | |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | - | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4845 mm | 4478 mm | 4355 mm |
| Width: | 1743 mm | 1739 mm | 1610 mm |
| Height: | 1450 mm | 1409 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2730 mm | 2725 mm | 2563 mm |
| Front track: | 1450 mm | 1471 mm | 1366 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1468 mm | 1483 mm | 1373 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 140 mm | 145 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 530 l | 435 l | 404 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 870 l | 1345 l | |
| Front suspension: | Coil spring | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 2005 kg | 2165 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1455 kg | 1665 kg | 1090 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.95 m | ||
| Tire size: | 205/65 R15 | 225/45 R17 | |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | 8J x 17 |