BMW 5 series 2016 vs Opel Insignia 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 60 HP more power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Opel Insignia. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1530 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| 1650 km on highway | 1590 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 940 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 | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.52 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 3 cm longer than the Opel Insignia, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | no data | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 30 litres more trunk space than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1.2 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`300 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Opel Insignia scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| 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 (€): | 28 200 | 8400 | |
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