BMW 3 series 2008 vs Opel Insignia 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Opel Insignia) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 15 HP less power than Opel Insignia, but torque is 170 NM more than Opel Insignia. Despite less power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 11.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 13.5 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 4.4 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 660 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 5.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 510 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Insignia engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2008 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.52 m | |
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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 |
1385 litres | 1530 litres | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 80 litres less trunk space than the Opel Insignia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Insignia (by 145 litres). | |||
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`255 | 2`520 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 4800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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