Opel Insignia engine produces 53 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 115 NM more than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.6
8.1
Real fuel consumption:
12.5 l/100km
9.5 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 375 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
660 km in combined cycle
770 km in combined cycle
920 km on highway
1000 km on highway
560 km with real consumption
660 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Ground clearance:
160 mm (6.3 inches)
140 mm (5.5 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Insignia can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.
Dimensions
Length:
4.83 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.50 m
1.44 m
Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 30 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 6 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1465 litres
1385 litres
Opel Insignia has more luggage capacity. Opel Insignia has 60 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Insignia (by 80 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series.
BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Insignia has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably better
