Opel Insignia is more dynamic to drive. Opel Insignia engine produces 52 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.9
4.8
Real fuel consumption:
7.9 l/100km
6.3 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1180 km in combined cycle
1270 km in combined cycle
1480 km on highway
1450 km on highway
880 km with real consumption
960 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Ground clearance:
160 mm (6.3 inches)
141 mm (5.6 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. Note, however, that this Opel Insignia version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from twelve 4x4 versions of Opel Insignia 2011 if off-road driveability is important to you.
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