Opel Insignia is more dynamic to drive. Opel Insignia engine produces 53 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 115 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.4
8.1
Real fuel consumption:
12.4 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 3.3 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 495 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
610 km in combined cycle
770 km in combined cycle
830 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:
1.52 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 8 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
540 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1530 litres
1385 litres
Opel Insignia has more luggage capacity. Opel Insignia has 80 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 145 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
