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Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) · Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6vsBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d

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

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Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) · Facelift 2013

OPC 2.8 V6

325 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2017
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

540d

320 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • 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
ModelOpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
Power
325hp242kW
320hp239kW
Torque
435Nm321lb-ft
680Nm502lb-ft
Curb weight
1,878kg4,140lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Gross weight
2,490kg5,490lb
2,565kg5,655lb
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.0s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
52.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
368Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
636km395mi
Calculated
1,119km695mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,908mm193in
4,942mm195in
Width
1,858mm73in
1,868mm74in
Height
1,520mm60in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,737mm108in
2,975mm117in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,630mm64in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
540L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,530L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
66L
CO2 emissions
259g/km
154g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540dPowerTorque
  • Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V65,250 rpm5,250 rpm5,500 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
15.8 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
325 hp
242 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
320 hp
239 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
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
435 Nm
321 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
680 Nm
502 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
1,878 kg
4,140 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
1,850 kg
4,079 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 (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
270 km/h
168 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V66.0 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d4.9 s

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

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
636 km
395 mi
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
1,119 km
695 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
325 hp
242 kW
6.0 s
270 km/h
168 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
320 hp
239 kW
4.9 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
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 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
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

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 (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
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

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
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
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
4.9 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 (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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
Power
325 hp
242 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
435 Nm
321 lb-ft
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
4.9 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,878 kg
4,140 lb
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
Fuel consumption
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
636 km
395 mi
1,119 km
695 mi
CO2 score
259 g/km
154 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
570 L
20.1 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

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 (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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