Opel Insignia 2009 vs BMW 5 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 3 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 10 NM more than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Insignia consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Insignia consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2007 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2007 2.0 engine | |||
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 | no data | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage capacity. Opel Insignia has 40 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| 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`315 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Opel Insignia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 180 percent more cases than Opel Insignia, so Opel Insignia quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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