BMW 5 series 2016 vs Opel Insignia 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 20 HP more power than Opel Insignia, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1530 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1650 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 4 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 532 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1665 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 5 series has 38 litres more trunk space than the Opel Insignia. The Opel Insignia may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series (by 35 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`390 | 2`240 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Opel Insignia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Opel Insignia, so Opel Insignia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 28 200 | 13 800 | |
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