BMW 6 series 2017 vs Opel Insignia 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 175 HP more power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Opel Insignia. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 6 series consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 6 series could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 740 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 6 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. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2017 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2017 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger. BMW 6 series is 19 cm longer than the Opel Insignia, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | 1450 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 6 series has 120 litres more trunk space than the Opel Insignia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 6 series (by 350 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 1.4 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`450 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 35 000 | 13 400 | |
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