The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 66,000

€ 35,200

€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI.
BMW M3
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
57
71.5
78.9
59
73.1
82
71.5 in
Width
73.1 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57 in
Height
59 in
108.7
180.3
107.8
190.6
180.3 in
Length
190.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3668 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4839 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
0.94 %

General
BMW M3
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo 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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
192 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
192 hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Performance
BMW M3
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.1 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
19.1 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
42 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
13 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
316 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
777 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo 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).
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).
115.2 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
115.2 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1171 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data