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 | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is more dynamic to drive. Opel Insignia engine produces 76 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 110 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 68 litres | |
| 620 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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: | 13 years | 11 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 |
1665 litres | 1700 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Insignia has 28 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. 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 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.9 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 (kg): | 2`280 | 2`410 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 36 400 | |
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