Opel Insignia is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 63 HP less power than Opel Insignia, but torque is 50 NM more than Opel Insignia. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.9
11.2
Real fuel consumption:
6.7 l/100km
11.9 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 5.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 795 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 5.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia.
Fuel tank capacity:
61 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1030 km in combined cycle
620 km in combined cycle
1270 km on highway
870 km on highway
910 km with real consumption
580 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Ground clearance:
141 mm (5.6 inches)
160 mm (6.3 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Insignia can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.
Dimensions
Length:
4.53 m
4.91 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.52 m
BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 38 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 8 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
540 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1385 litres
1530 litres
Opel Insignia has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 80 litres less trunk space than the Opel Insignia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Insignia (by 145 litres).
Turning diameter:
11 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia.
BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Insignia has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably better