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Opel Vectra C Caravan · Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V TurbovsBMW 3 Series Touring (E46) · Facelift 2001 330xi

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Opel Vectra C Caravan · Facelift 2005

2.8i V6 24V Turbo

230 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2005-2006
VS

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) · Facelift 2001

330xi

231 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2003-2005

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,545 kg
    3,406 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    624 km
    388 mi
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V TurboBMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
Power
230hp172kW
231hp172kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,610kg3,549lb
Gross weight
2,190kg4,828lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
77.6s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
66.7s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
26.5s
Calculated
23.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.5L/100 km15.2mpg US18.2mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
536km333mi
Calculated
624km388mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,839mm191in
4,478mm176in
Width
1,798mm71in
1,739mm68in
Height
1,500mm59in
1,429mm56in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,471mm58in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,483mm58in
Trunk volume
530L
435L
Max trunk volume
1,850L
1,345L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V TurboBMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330xiPowerTorque
  • Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo5,500 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V TurboBMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.5 s
23.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
230 hp
172 kW
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
231 hp
172 kW

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi has 1 hp more than Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo and BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
1,610 kg
3,549 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
245 km/h
152 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
243 km/h
151 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo7.5 s
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi and Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi and Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: 1.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
536 km
333 mi
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
624 km
388 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
230 hp
172 kW
7.5 s
245 km/h
152 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
231 hp
172 kW
6.8 s
243 km/h
151 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,839 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,500 mm
59.1 in
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,478 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
7.5 s
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
6.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V TurboBMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
Power
230 hp
172 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
6.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,839 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,500 mm
59.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,478 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Range score
536 km
333 mi
624 km
388 mi
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleOpel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V TurboBMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 95 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 88 km (55 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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