The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 4x4 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 31,100

€ 38,400

€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘ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 BiTurbo CDTI.
BMW 318i
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
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
178.4
107.8
190.6
178.4 in
Length
190.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3942 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb

Weight Difference:
712 lb
18.06 %

General
BMW 318i
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
E90
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
192 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318i
141 hp
192 hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Performance
BMW 318i
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
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22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.53 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.91 lb/hp
20.53 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 318i
36 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
593 mi
Range
713 mi
BMW 318i
593 mi
713 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
125.5 kWh
BMW 318i
125 kWh
125.5 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data