The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan OPC (09 - 13)
€ 38,600
€ 47,900
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,900
ⓘ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 OPC.
Mercedes C 230
Opel Insignia OPC
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 OPC
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5104 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
13.81 %
General
Mercedes C 230
Opel Insignia OPC
W204
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
Opel Insignia OPC
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
321 hp
at 5250 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
321 hp
Opel Insignia OPC
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
321 lb‑ft
at 5250 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
321 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia OPC
Performance
Mercedes C 230
Opel Insignia OPC
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia OPC
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17.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.43 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
17.11 lb/hp
12.43 lb/hp
Opel Insignia OPC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
Opel Insignia OPC
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
22 mpg
Opel Insignia OPC
18 mpg
city
15 mpg
35 mpg
highway
31 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
450 mi
Range
410 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
410 mi
Opel Insignia OPC
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).
200.8 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
200.8 kWh
Opel Insignia OPC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
Opel Insignia OPC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
