Opel Insignia engine produces 18 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.4
6.0
Real fuel consumption:
8.6 l/100km
6.9 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
61 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1090 km in combined cycle
1010 km in combined cycle
1340 km on highway
1240 km on highway
810 km with real consumption
880 km with real consumption
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
