BMW 5 series 2013 vs Opel Insignia 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 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: | 313 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 630 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 153 HP more power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 280 NM more than Opel Insignia. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 840 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. | |||
| 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. Note, however, that this Opel Insignia version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from six 4x4 versions of Opel Insignia 2009 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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: | 16 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | 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: | 4.91 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.52 m | |
| BMW 5 series and Opel Insignia are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1670 litres | 1530 litres | |
| BMW 5 series has 20 litres more trunk space than the Opel Insignia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series (by 140 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.9 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`500 | 2`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Insignia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Insignia, so Opel Insignia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 4800 | |
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