BMW 5 series 2013 vs Opel Insignia 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 450 HP | 325 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 435 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 125 HP more power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 215 NM more than Opel Insignia. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 11.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.6 l/100km | 12.3 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 2.6 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 390 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: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.52 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger, but lower. BMW 5 series is 8 cm longer than the Opel Insignia, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 5 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1670 litres | 1530 litres | |
| BMW 5 series has 20 litres more trunk space than the Opel Insignia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series (by 140 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.8 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`555 | 2`315 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Insignia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Insignia, so Opel Insignia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 200 | 4600 | |
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