The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 (08 - 11)
€ 34,100

€ 38,300

€ 34,100
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 Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo.
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
56.8
71.3
79.5
59
73.1
82
71.3 in
Width
73.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.8 in
Height
59 in
111.8
184.5
107.8
190.2
184.5 in
Length
190.2 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.21 %

General
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
W205
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
OM 626.951
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
114 hp
256 hp
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
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28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.95 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
28.72 lb/hp
12.95 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
62 mpg
22 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
52 mpg
city
15 mpg
69 mpg
highway
30 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
670 mi
Range
399 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
670 mi
399 mi
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
78.2 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
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
78.2 kWh
206.5 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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