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Opel Insignia Sedan (A) OPC 2.8 V6 TurbovsBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) · Facelift 2008 335i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Opel Insignia Sedan (A)

OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo

325 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2009-2013
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) · Facelift 2008

335i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2010-2012

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Lightest
    1,615 kg
    3,560 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    189 hp/t
    141 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    205 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    716 km
    445 mi
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Opel Insignia Sedan (A) OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    325 hp
    242 kW
  • Highest torque
    435 Nm
    321 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 TurboBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
Power
325hp242kW
306hp228kW
Torque
435Nm321lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,615kg3,560lb
Gross weight
2,315kg5,104lb
2,135kg4,707lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
54.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
21.0s
Calculated
16.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
180hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
614km382mi
Calculated
716km445mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,830mm190in
4,531mm178in
Width
1,858mm73in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,737mm108in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,529mm60in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
500L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,010L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
63L
CO2 emissions
251g/km
205g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Opel Insignia Sedan (A) OPC 2.8 V6 TurboBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335iPowerTorque
  • Opel Insignia Sedan (A) OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo5,250 rpm5,250 rpm5,500 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 TurboBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.0 s
16.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Opel Insignia Sedan (A) OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo has 19 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i and Opel Insignia Sedan (A) OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo: 19 hp (14 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
435 Nm
321 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
1,615 kg
3,560 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although Opel Insignia Sedan (A) OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo has more power, BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i and Opel Insignia Sedan (A) OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo: 1.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i and Opel Insignia Sedan (A) OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo: 2.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
325 hp
242 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
306 hp
228 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,830 mm
190.2 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,531 mm
178.4 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.9 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
5.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelInsignia Sedan (A)OPC 2.8 V6 TurboBMW3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI)Facelift 2008335i
Power
325 hp
242 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
435 Nm
321 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,830 mm
190.2 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,531 mm
178.4 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Range score
614 km
382 mi
716 km
445 mi
CO2 score
251 g/km
205 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleOpel Insignia Sedan (A) OPC 2.8 V6 TurboBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Insignia Sedan (A) OPC 2.8 V6 Turbo

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI) Facelift 2008 335i

  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 102 km (63 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 46 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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