The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 4x4 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 38,600

€ 38,600

€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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, 3.5 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI.
Mercedes C 230
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3942 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb

Weight Difference:
503 lb
12.76 %

General
Mercedes C 230
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
W204
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
192 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
192 hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Performance
Mercedes C 230
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
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17.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.53 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
17.11 lb/hp
20.53 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
18 mpg
city
28 mpg
35 mpg
highway
45 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
450 mi
Range
680 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
680 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo 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).
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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
131.6 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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