Opel Insignia 2008 vs BMW 5 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 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 | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 75 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 150 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 0.8 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 120 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: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 1040 km with real consumption | 870 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 142 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 twelve 4x4 versions of Opel Insignia 2008 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 12 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 X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Insignia is 1 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1010 litres | no data | |
| Opel Insignia has 20 litres less 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`125 | 2`160 | |
| 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 (€): | 4600 | 7600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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