The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 (08 - 11)
€ 66,000
€ 38,300
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300
ⓘ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 9.8 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo.
BMW M3
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
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
190.2
180.3 in
Length
190.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
390 lb
10.53 %
General
BMW M3
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
E90
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
256 hp
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Performance
BMW M3
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
12.95 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
22 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
13 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
316 mi
Range
399 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
399 mi
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
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).
206.5 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
206.5 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
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
