BMW 5 series 2013 vs Opel Insignia 2013

 
BMW 5 series
2013 - 2016
Opel Insignia
2013 - 2017
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel

Performance

Power: 313 HP130 HP
Torque: 630 NM300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.4 seconds11.7 seconds
BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 5 series engine produces 183 HP more power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 330 NM more than Opel Insignia. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 6.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.55.4
Real fuel consumption: 8.3 l/100km7.4 l/100km
The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
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.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1270 km in combined cycle1290 km in combined cycle
1420 km on highway1590 km on highway
840 km with real consumption940 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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.91 m4.91 m
Width: 1.86 m1.86 m
Height: 1.46 m1.52 m
BMW 5 series and Opel Insignia are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 560 litres540 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1670 litresno data
BMW 5 series has 20 litres more trunk space than the Opel Insignia.
Turning diameter: 12 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1.1 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`5002`300
Safety: no data
Quality:
low

below average
Opel Insignia has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Opel Insignia, so Opel Insignia quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 16 6008400
Pros and Cons: BMW 5 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
Opel Insignia has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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