Opel Insignia 2017 vs BMW 5 series 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
| Opel Insignia engine produces 8 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 4 sērija | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 5 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.99 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Insignia is 2 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Insignia is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 532 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1665 litres | 1700 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Opel Insignia uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series (by 35 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 1.3 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Opel Insignia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`280 kg | 2`490 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`624 kg | 1`790 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 656 kg | 700 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 32 400 | |
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