Opel Insignia 2017 vs BMW 5 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 313 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 143 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 230 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 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 Opel Insignia consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Opel Insignia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 840 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: | 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2013 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.
The ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2013 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.99 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.46 m | |
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Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 8 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Insignia is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 532 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1665 litres | 1670 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 5 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`240 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Opel Insignia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Opel Insignia, so Opel Insignia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 200 | 13 400 | |
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