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Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 1.6 TurbovsBMW 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)

1.6 Turbo

200 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2019
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

520d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    129 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,347 km
    837 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 1.6 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Lightest
    1,462 kg
    3,223 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 TurboBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
200hp149kW
190hp142kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,462kg3,223lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
75.7s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
78.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
30.5s
Calculated
32.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
939km584mi
Calculated
1,347km837mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,986mm196in
4,942mm195in
Width
1,863mm73in
1,868mm74in
Height
1,500mm59in
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
1,660L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
66L
CO2 emissions
151g/km
129g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 1.6 TurboBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520dPowerTorque
  • Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 1.6 Turbo: 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)1.6 Turbo5,500 rpm1,650-4,500 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
MetricOpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 TurboBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.5 s
32.1 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
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
10.4 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo
200 hp
149 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
190 hp
142 kW

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 1.6 Turbo 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 Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 1.6 Turbo: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo
280 Nm
207 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)1.6 Turbo
1,462 kg
3,223 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
1,655 kg
3,649 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)1.6 Turbo
232 km/h
144 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 1.6 Turbo 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
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d and Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 1.6 Turbo: 1.7 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)1.6 Turbo
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo
939 km
584 mi
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
1,347 km
837 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo
200 hp
149 kW
7.9 s
232 km/h
144 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
190 hp
142 kW
8.0 s
230 km/h
143 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)1.6 Turbo
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,986 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,500 mm
59.1 in
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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)1.6 Turbo
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.9 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.0 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)1.6 Turbo
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 TurboBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
200 hp
149 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,462 kg
3,223 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,986 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,500 mm
59.1 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
939 km
584 mi
1,347 km
837 mi
CO2 score
151 g/km
129 g/km
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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) 1.6 TurboBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 1.6 Turbo

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 193 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 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 120 Nm more
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 408 km (253 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 22 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
  • Lowest top speed

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