BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 47 HP more power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Opel Insignia. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.6
6.8
Real fuel consumption:
6.4 l/100km
7.0 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia.
Fuel tank capacity:
61 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1080 km in combined cycle
1020 km in combined cycle
1320 km on highway
1320 km on highway
950 km with real consumption
1000 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine
Dimensions
Length:
4.53 m
4.91 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.52 m
BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 38 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 8 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
540 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1530 litres
Opel Insignia has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 80 litres less trunk space than the Opel Insignia.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia.
BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Insignia has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably better
