Opel Signum 2003 vs BMW 5 series 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Opel Signum engine produces 38 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Opel Signum reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Signum is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Signum consumes 0.4 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 Signum could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Signum consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series 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 Signum) 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: | 4.64 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
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Opel Signum is smaller. Opel Signum is 20 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 365 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | 520 litres | |
| Opel Signum has 155 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Signum (by 890 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Signum is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Signum has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 4400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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