Opel Insignia 2013 vs BMW 5 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 128 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 260 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Insignia consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1320 km in combined cycle | 1370 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 890 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2013 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2013 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Insignia is 7 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Insignia is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 520 litres | |
| Opel Insignia has 20 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 1.1 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`170 | 2`330 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 7800 | 14 600 | |
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