Opel Insignia 2013 vs BMW 5 series 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 60 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 100 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.7 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 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1290 km in combined cycle | 1530 km in combined cycle | |
| 1590 km on highway | 1650 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Insignia) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Insignia is 3 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Insignia is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 570 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1700 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Opel Insignia has 30 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 12.1 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`300 | 2`390 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Opel Insignia scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Opel Insignia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Opel Insignia, so Opel Insignia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 26 800 | |
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