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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520dvsOpel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 1.6 Turbo

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

520d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020
VS

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B)

1.6 Turbo

200 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2019

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • 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
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520dOpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo
Power
190hp142kW
200hp149kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,477kg3,256lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,165kg4,773lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
78.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
77.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
32.1s
Calculated
32.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,347km837mi
Calculated
925km575mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,942mm195in
4,986mm196in
Width
1,868mm74in
1,863mm73in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,500mm59in
Wheelbase
2,975mm117in
2,829mm111in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,607mm63in
Rear track
1,630mm64in
1,610mm63in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
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Trunk volume
570L
560L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,660L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
62L
CO2 emissions
129g/km
154g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520dOpel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 1.6 TurboPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d: Power / Torque
  • Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 1.6 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo5,500 rpm1,650-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520dOpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.1 s
32.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.9 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
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
190 hp
142 kW
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo
200 hp
149 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
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo
1,477 kg
3,256 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
230 km/h
143 mph
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 1.6 Turbo has more power, BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d and Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 1.6 Turbo: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d and Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 1.6 Turbo: 1.8 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
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
190 hp
142 kW
8.0 s
230 km/h
143 mph
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo
200 hp
149 kW
8.2 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
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
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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

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
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
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.0 s
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
8.2 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
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
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520dOpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo
Power
190 hp
142 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
8.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,477 kg
3,256 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
1,347 km
837 mi
925 km
575 mi
CO2 score
129 g/km
154 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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
VehicleBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520dOpel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 1.6 Turbo
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 422 km (262 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 25 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 1.6 Turbo

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 178 kg lighter
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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