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BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xivsOpel Vectra C Caravan · Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo

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

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BMW 3 Series Touring (E91)

330xi

258 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2005-2007
VS

Opel Vectra C Caravan · Facelift 2005

2.8i V6 24V Turbo

250 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    57/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xiOpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
258hp192kW
250hp186kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,545kg3,406lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,190kg4,828lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
67.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
73.7s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
22.2s
Calculated
24.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
15.5L/100 km15.2mpg US18.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
577km358mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,792cc170cu in
Length
4,520mm178in
4,839mm191in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,798mm71in
Height
1,418mm56in
1,500mm59in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,830mm111in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,536mm60in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
460L
530L
Max trunk volume
1,385L
1,850L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xiOpel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V TurboPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi: Power / Torque
  • Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi6,600 rpm2,500 rpm6,850 rpm
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo5,500 rpm-5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xiOpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.2 s
24.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi has 8 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 (E91) 330xi: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
1,545 kg
3,406 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
250 km/h
155 mph
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi and Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: 0.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
258 hp
192 kW
6.6 s
250 km/h
155 mph
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
7.1 s
250 km/h
155 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
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xiOpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
258 hp
192 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
Fuel consumption
-
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
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
Range score
-
577 km
358 mi
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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 Turbo
Consumption10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.29 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,730 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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