The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 Automatic (08 - 13)

€ 38,600
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 41,400
 Opel Insignia Sedan 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 Automatic (08 - 13) Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400

ⓘ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
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
59
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 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 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 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 2.8 V6 Turbo
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5137 lb
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
13.81 %
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 Automatic (08 - 13)

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)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
17.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.59 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
17.11 lb/hp
15.59 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
21 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
21 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
18 mpg
city
14 mpg
35 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
395 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
395 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).
208.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
208.4 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 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
1146 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data