The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 CDTI Automatic (08 - 13)

€ 36,200
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 32,700
 Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 CDTI Automatic (08 - 13) Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

ⓘ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 9.6 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI.
Mercedes C 230
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
59
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 CDTI Automatic (08 - 13)
73.1
82
69.7 in
Width
73.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.9 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 CDTI Automatic (08 - 13)
107.8
190.2
180.6 in
Length
190.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 230
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3556 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4751 lb
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.53 %
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 CDTI Automatic (08 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 230
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
W204
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 230
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
158 hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI

Performance

Mercedes C 230
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
16.89 lb/hp
22.51 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 230
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
35 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
763 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
763 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 230
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data