Opel Insignia 2017 vs BMW 5 series 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW 5 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Insignia consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Insignia consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1530 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1650 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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 5 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. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.99 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Insignia is 4 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 | 570 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 38 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 | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 1 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`240 | 2`390 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Opel Insignia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Opel Insignia, so Opel Insignia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 25 800 | |
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