The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 (08 - 12)
€ 41,300

€ 23,500

€ 41,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 220 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 1.6.
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Opel Insignia 1.6
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 220 BlueTEC
Opel Insignia 1.6
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.28 %

General
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Opel Insignia 1.6
W205
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Opel Insignia 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
168 hp
113 hp
Opel Insignia 1.6
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
295 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 1.6
Performance
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Opel Insignia 1.6
145 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 1.6
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20.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.33 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
20.6 lb/hp
29.33 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Opel Insignia 1.6
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
55 mpg
32 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6
44 mpg
city
23 mpg
65 mpg
highway
41 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
592 mi
Range
588 mi
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
592 mi
588 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6
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).
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
88.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Opel Insignia 1.6
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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