Opel Signum 2003 vs BMW 5 series 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Opel Signum engine produces 38 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Opel Signum reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.9 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Signum consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Signum could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Signum) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
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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 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | no data | |
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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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Signum is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Signum has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 4600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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