Opel Insignia 2009 vs BMW 5 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 67 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 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 1090 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 143 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. Note, however, that this Opel Insignia version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from six 4x4 versions of Opel Insignia 2009 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Insignia is 7 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Insignia is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1530 litres | 1650 litres | |
| Opel Insignia has 40 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series (by 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`265 | 2`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Opel Insignia has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 5 series, so Opel Insignia quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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