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Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) GSi 2.0 BiTurbovsBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

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

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Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B)

GSi 2.0 BiTurbo

210 hp1956 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2017-2019
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

520d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) GSi 2.0 BiTurbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,732 kg
    3,818 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,245 km
    774 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)GSi 2.0 BiTurboBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
210hp157kW
190hp142kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,732kg3,818lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
2,370kg5,225lb
2,465kg5,434lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
78.9s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
74.5s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
31.7s
Calculated
34.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
277Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
849km528mi
Calculated
1,245km774mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,956cc119cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,998mm197in
4,942mm195in
Width
1,863mm73in
1,868mm74in
Height
1,490mm59in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,829mm111in
2,975mm117in
Front track
1,607mm63in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,630mm64in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
560L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,665L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
66L
CO2 emissions
192g/km
139g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) GSi 2.0 BiTurboBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520dPowerTorque
  • Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) GSi 2.0 BiTurbo: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)GSi 2.0 BiTurbo4,000 rpm1,500 rpm4,250 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
MetricOpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)GSi 2.0 BiTurboBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.7 s
34.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)GSi 2.0 BiTurbo
210 hp
157 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
190 hp
142 kW

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) GSi 2.0 BiTurbo has 20 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d and Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) GSi 2.0 BiTurbo: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)GSi 2.0 BiTurbo
480 Nm
354 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
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)GSi 2.0 BiTurbo
1,732 kg
3,818 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
1,735 kg
3,825 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 Sports Tourer (B)GSi 2.0 BiTurbo
231 km/h
144 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)GSi 2.0 BiTurbo
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d and Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) GSi 2.0 BiTurbo: 2.0 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 Sports Tourer (B)GSi 2.0 BiTurbo
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)GSi 2.0 BiTurbo
849 km
528 mi
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
1,245 km
774 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)GSi 2.0 BiTurbo
210 hp
157 kW
7.9 s
231 km/h
144 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
222 km/h
138 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 Sports Tourer (B)GSi 2.0 BiTurbo
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,998 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,490 mm
58.7 in
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 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
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)GSi 2.0 BiTurbo
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) GSi 2.0 BiTurbo 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 Sports Tourer (B)GSi 2.0 BiTurbo
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.9 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
7.9 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 Sports Tourer (B)GSi 2.0 BiTurbo
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)GSi 2.0 BiTurboBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
210 hp
157 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,732 kg
3,818 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,998 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,490 mm
58.7 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
849 km
528 mi
1,245 km
774 mi
CO2 score
192 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleOpel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) GSi 2.0 BiTurboBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) GSi 2.0 BiTurbo

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 3 kg lighter
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 396 km (246 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 53 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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