BMW 5 series 2007 vs Opel Insignia 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 3 HP more power than Opel Insignia, but torque is 10 NM less than Opel Insignia. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 1090 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Insignia) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.52 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 7 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 5 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1530 litres | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 40 litres less trunk space than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 2`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Opel Insignia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 180 percent more cases than Opel Insignia, so Opel Insignia quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 4800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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