Car comparison

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 1.6 TurbovsBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520i

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 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2019
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

520i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 1.6 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Lightest
    1,477 kg
    3,256 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    135 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520i

  • Highest torque
    290 Nm
    214 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    141 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,097 km
    682 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 TurboBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i
Power
200hp149kW
184hp137kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
290Nm214lb-ft
Curb weight
1,477kg3,256lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,165kg4,773lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
77.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
77.8s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
32.3s
Calculated
34.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
925km575mi
Calculated
1,097km682mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,998cc122cu 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
-
Rear track
1,610mm63in
-
Trunk volume
560L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,660L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
68L
CO2 emissions
154g/km
141g/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) 520iPowerTorque
  • Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 1.6 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520i: 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)520i5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,250 rpm6,750 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)520i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.3 s
34.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
149 km/h
92 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)520i
184 hp
137 kW

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 1.6 Turbo has 16 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520i and Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 1.6 Turbo: 16 hp (12 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)520i
290 Nm
214 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
1,477 kg
3,256 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i
1,630 kg
3,594 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
230 km/h
143 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo8.2 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i8.2 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520i and Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 1.6 Turbo: 0.5 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
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 Turbo
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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
925 km
575 mi
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i
1,097 km
682 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
8.2 s
230 km/h
143 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i
184 hp
137 kW
8.2 s
225 km/h
140 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/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
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 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/h8.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 1.6 Turbo 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
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
8.2 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
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
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelInsignia Sports Tourer (B)1.6 TurboBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520i
Power
200 hp
149 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,477 kg
3,256 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
925 km
575 mi
1,097 km
682 mi
CO2 score
154 g/km
141 g/km
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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 Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 1.6 TurboBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520i
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 1.6 Turbo

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Is 153 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 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) 520i

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 171 km (107 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 13 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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