BMW 5 series 2016 vs Opel Insignia 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 174 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 16 HP more power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Opel Insignia. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 5.1 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1530 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1650 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2016 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2016 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 5.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 6 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1665 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, BMW 5 series has 10 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 | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.4 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 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 25 800 | 18 400 | |
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