The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (05 - 07) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85 (10 - 11)
€ 26,800

€ 33,500

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85.
BMW 318i
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
55.9
71.5
78.3
59
73.1
82
71.5 in
Width
73.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.9 in
Height
59 in
108.7
178
107.8
190.2
178 in
Length
190.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.53 %

General
BMW 318i
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
E90
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 318i
127 hp
217 hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 318i
133 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
Performance
BMW 318i
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
129 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
▶ REPLAY
24.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.27 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.91 lb/hp
15.27 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 318i
32 mpg
20 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
24 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
536 mi
Range
378 mi
BMW 318i
536 mi
378 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
Environmental Impact
138.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
364.4 kWh
BMW 318i
138.2 kWh
364.4 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data