Opel Insignia 2013 vs BMW 5 series 2010
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 130 HP | 245 HP | |
Torque: | 300 NM | 540 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 115 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 240 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.3 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Opel Insignia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1290 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
1590 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
940 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
Opel Insignia 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 | 4.91 m | |
Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
Height: | 1.52 m | 1.46 m | |
Opel Insignia and BMW 5 series are practically the same length. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 560 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1670 litres | |
Opel Insignia has 20 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 1 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`455 | |
Safety: | |||
BMW 5 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 5 series scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
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 (€): | 8400 | 10 800 | |
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