Opel Signum 2003 vs BMW 5 series 2003

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Opel Signum
2003 - 2005
BMW 5 series
2003 - 2007
Body: HatchbackSedan
The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Opel Signum is available only with front wheel drive, while BMW 5 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.8 - 3.22.0 - 4.8

Performance

Power: 101 - 211 HP163 - 367 HP
Torque: 167 - 370 NM210 - 560 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.9 - 14 seconds5.5 - 9.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.9 - 10.75.9 - 11.0
Opel Signum petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, Opel Signum equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 4.64 m4.84 m
Width: 1.80 m1.85 m
Height: 1.47 m1.47 m
Opel Signum is smaller.
Opel Signum is 20 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 875 litres520 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1410 litres520 litres
Opel Signum has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Opel Signum has 355 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The BMW 5 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Signum (by 890 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Opel Signum is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`109~ 2`119
Safety:
Quality:
average

average
Average price (€): 14004600
Rating in user reviews: 7.6/10 8.3/10
Pros and Cons: Opel Signum has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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