The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Gasoline) (13 - 17)
€ 36,200

€ 27,200

€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 230 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.1 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex.
Mercedes C 230
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
56.9
69.7
79.1
59
73.1
82
69.7 in
Width
73.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.9 in
Height
59 in
108.7
180.6
107.8
190.6
180.6 in
Length
190.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3486 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.58 %

General
Mercedes C 230
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
W204
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
138 hp
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Performance
Mercedes C 230
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
149 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
16.89 lb/hp
25.26 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
35 mpg
highway
47 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
450 mi
Range
713 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
713 mi
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
115.6 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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