The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (09 - 13) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 28,500

€ 66,000

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.8 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
BMW M3
59
73.1
82
57
71.5
78.9
73.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
59 in
Height
57 in
107.8
190.2
108.7
180.3
190.2 in
Length
180.3 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
BMW M3
3556 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb

Weight Difference:
148 lb
4 %

General
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
BMW M3
G09
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
158 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
BMW M3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3
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22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
22.51 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
55 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
44 mpg
city
13 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
1012 mi
Range
316 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
1012 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
235 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
88.5 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data