BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)
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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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Comparison overview
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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d
- Quickest 0-100 km/h8.0 s
- Fastest top speed230 km/h143 mph
- Highest torque400 Nm295 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption4.9 L/100 km48.0 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption5.6 L/100 km42.0 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions129 g/km
- Best estimated range1,347 km837 mi
- Largest trunk570 L
- Best overall score62/100
- Best performance score50/100
- Best economy score94/100
- Best practicality score87/100
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 1.6 Turbo
- Most powerful200 hp149 kW
- Lightest1,477 kg3,256 lb
- Best power-to-weight135 hp/t101 kW/t7.4 kg/hp
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d | OpelInsignia 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 | - |
| 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) 520d: Power / Torque
- Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 1.6 Turbo: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d | 4,000 rpm | 1,750-2,500 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo | 5,500 rpm | 1,650-4,500 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d | OpelInsignia 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d | 8.0 s |
| OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo | 8.2 s |
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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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.
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| OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| 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 | ||||||
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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel 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
| Vehicle | BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d | OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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
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| Vehicle | BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d | Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 1.6 Turbo |
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| Consumption | 4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK | 6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 8.58 LC100 km | 11.73 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 13.80 LC100 mi | 18.87 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 735 L194 US gal162 UK gal | 1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,286 LC/year | 1,759 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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