The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17)

€ 66,000
BMW M3 (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 30,400
 Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17) Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW M3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI.
BMW M3
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
57
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
59
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17)
73.1
82
71.5 in
Width
73.1 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17)
107.8
190.6
180.3 in
Length
190.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3578 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
BMW M3 (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.4 %
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17)

General

BMW M3
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
E90
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW M3
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
134 hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI

Performance

BMW M3
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI

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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.7 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
26.7 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
47 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
13 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
316 mi
Range
870 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
870 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
Environmental Impact
235 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).
102.8 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
102.8 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data