Opel Insignia 2009 vs BMW 5 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 325 HP | 450 HP | |
| Torque: | 435 NM | 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 4.7 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 125 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 215 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.4 l/100km | 11.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 390 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.46 m | |
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Opel Insignia is smaller, but higher. Opel Insignia is 8 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Insignia is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1530 litres | 1670 litres | |
| Opel Insignia has 20 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series (by 140 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 1.2 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`315 | 2`555 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Opel Insignia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Insignia, so Opel Insignia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 16 800 | |
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