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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540dvsOpel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) · Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

540d

320 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020
VS

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) · Facelift 2013

OPC 2.8 V6

325 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2017

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    680 Nm
    502 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,850 kg
    4,079 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    154 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,119 km
    695 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540dOpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
Power
320hp239kW
325hp242kW
Torque
680Nm502lb-ft
435Nm321lb-ft
Curb weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,878kg4,140lb
Gross weight
2,565kg5,655lb
2,490kg5,490lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
66.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
15.8s
Calculated
19.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
368Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,119km695mi
Calculated
636km395mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,792cc170cu in
Length
4,942mm195in
4,908mm193in
Width
1,868mm74in
1,858mm73in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,520mm60in
Wheelbase
2,975mm117in
2,737mm108in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,630mm64in
1,587mm62in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
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Trunk volume
570L
540L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,530L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
70L
CO2 emissions
154g/km
259g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540dOpel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6PowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d: Power / Torque
  • Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V65,250 rpm5,250 rpm5,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540dOpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.8 s
19.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6 has 5 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d and Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
435 Nm
321 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
1,878 kg
4,140 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)540d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6 has more power, BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d and Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6: 1.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d and Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6: 5.1 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)540d
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
320 hp
239 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
325 hp
242 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)540d
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,908 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,520 mm
59.8 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)540d
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d 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)540d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
4.9 s
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
6.0 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
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540dOpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
325 hp
242 kW
Torque
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
435 Nm
321 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
1,878 kg
4,140 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 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
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,908 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,520 mm
59.8 in
Range score
1,119 km
695 mi
636 km
395 mi
CO2 score
154 g/km
259 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540dOpel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d

  • Has 245 Nm more
  • Is 28 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 482 km (300 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 105 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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