The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 (08 - 11)
€ 36,200
€ 38,300
€ 36,200
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 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 2.8 V6 Turbo.
Mercedes C 230
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
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
190.2
180.6 in
Length
190.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.42 %
General
Mercedes C 230
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
W204
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 230
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
256 hp
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 230
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
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16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.95 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
16.89 lb/hp
12.95 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
22 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
18 mpg
city
15 mpg
35 mpg
highway
30 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
450 mi
Range
399 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
399 mi
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
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).
206.5 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
206.5 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
