Car comparison

Opel Astra K Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTECvsBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

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

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Opel Astra K Sports Tourer

1.6 ECOTEC

200 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2018
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

520d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    124 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,404 km
    873 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Opel Astra K Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTEC

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Lightest
    1,318 kg
    2,906 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    152 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelAstra K Sports Tourer1.6 ECOTECBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
200hp149kW
190hp142kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,318kg2,906lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
2,390kg5,269lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.1s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
77.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
28.4s
Calculated
29.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
774km481mi
Calculated
1,404km873mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,702mm185in
4,942mm195in
Width
1,809mm71in
1,868mm74in
Height
1,499mm59in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,662mm105in
2,975mm117in
Front track
1,548mm61in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,565mm62in
1,630mm64in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
540L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,630L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
48L
66L
CO2 emissions
142g/km
124g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Opel Astra K Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTECBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520dPowerTorque
  • Opel Astra K Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTEC: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
OpelAstra K Sports Tourer1.6 ECOTEC4,700-5,500 rpm1,700-4,700 rpm5,750 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelAstra K Sports Tourer1.6 ECOTECBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.4 s
29.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra K Sports Tourer1.6 ECOTEC
200 hp
149 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
190 hp
142 kW

Opel Astra K Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTEC has 10 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d and Opel Astra K Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTEC: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra K Sports Tourer1.6 ECOTEC
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra K Sports Tourer1.6 ECOTEC
1,318 kg
2,906 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
1,660 kg
3,660 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra K Sports Tourer1.6 ECOTEC
235 km/h
146 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra K Sports Tourer1.6 ECOTEC7.7 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Opel Astra K Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTEC and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra K Sports Tourer1.6 ECOTEC
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d and Opel Astra K Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTEC: 1.5 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
OpelAstra K Sports Tourer1.6 ECOTEC
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra K Sports Tourer1.6 ECOTEC
774 km
481 mi
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
1,404 km
873 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
OpelAstra K Sports Tourer1.6 ECOTEC
200 hp
149 kW
7.7 s
235 km/h
146 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
190 hp
142 kW
7.8 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
OpelAstra K Sports Tourer1.6 ECOTEC
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,702 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,499 mm
59.0 in
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 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
OpelAstra K Sports Tourer1.6 ECOTEC
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d 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
OpelAstra K Sports Tourer1.6 ECOTEC
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.7 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.8 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
OpelAstra K Sports Tourer1.6 ECOTEC
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelAstra K Sports Tourer1.6 ECOTECBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
200 hp
149 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,318 kg
2,906 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,702 mm
185.1 in
Height
1,499 mm
59.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
774 km
481 mi
1,404 km
873 mi
CO2 score
142 g/km
124 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleOpel Astra K Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTECBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Astra K Sports Tourer 1.6 ECOTEC

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 342 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 630 km (392 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 18 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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