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Opel Vectra C Caravan · Facelift 2005 OPC 2.8i V6 24V TurbovsBMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 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

OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo

255 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2005-2006
VS

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91)

330xi

258 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2005-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Fastest top speed
    254 km/h
    158 mph
  • Highest torque
    355 Nm
    262 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,545 kg
    3,406 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V TurboBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
Power
255hp190kW
258hp192kW
Torque
355Nm262lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,645kg3,627lb
Gross weight
2,190kg4,828lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
72.7s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
67.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
22.9s
Calculated
22.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
571km355mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,870mm192in
4,520mm178in
Width
1,798mm71in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,487mm59in
1,418mm56in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,513mm60in
Trunk volume
530L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,850L
1,385L
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 OPC 2.8i V6 24V TurboBMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xiPowerTorque
  • Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo5,500 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi6,600 rpm2,500 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V TurboBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.9 s
22.2 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi has 3 hp more than Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo and BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
355 Nm
262 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
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 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
1,645 kg
3,627 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 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
254 km/h
158 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
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 OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: 0.3 s.

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 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
255 hp
190 kW
6.9 s
254 km/h
158 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
258 hp
192 kW
6.6 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
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,870 mm
191.7 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V TurboBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
Power
255 hp
190 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
355 Nm
262 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.6 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,870 mm
191.7 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 in
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
Range score
571 km
355 mi
-
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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 OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 55 Nm more
  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 70 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

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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