Comparison Opel Senator A 3.0 E V6 (180 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 318 tds (90 Hp)
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| Brand: | Opel | BMW |
| Model: | Senator | 3 Series |
| Generation: | Senator A | 3 Series Sedan (E36) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.0 E V6 (180 Hp) Automatic | 318 tds (90 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1978 year | 1995 year |
| Production end: | 1981 year | 2000 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 8.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.6 l/100 km | 6.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.45 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 75 l | 65 l |
| Power: | 180 hp | 90 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 4400 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 205 km/h | 182 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10.5 sec | 14.4 sec |
| Torque: | 248 Nm @ 4200-4800 rpm. | 190 Nm @ 2000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M41D17 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 2969 cm3 | 1665 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5 l | |
| Coolant: | 7.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | OHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.4 | 22 |
| Piston Stroke: | 69.8 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 95 mm | 80 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 3 | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4811 mm | 4433 mm |
| Width: | 1728 mm | 1698 mm |
| Height: | 1415 mm | 1393 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2683 mm | 2700 mm |
| Front track: | 1443 mm | 1418 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1472 mm | 1431 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 140 mm | 110 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 435 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 715 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1900 kg | 1810 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1370 kg | 1340 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: | 195/70 R14 | 185/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | R14 | R15 |