The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI Automatic (13 - 15)

€ 37,400
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 35,200
 Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI Automatic (13 - 15) Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 280 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.1 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI.
Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
59
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI Automatic (13 - 15)
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 280 (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI Automatic (13 - 15)
107.8
190.6
180.6 in
Length
190.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3668 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4839 lb
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
6.54 %
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI Automatic (13 - 15)

General

Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo 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 280
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 272.947
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
192 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
192 hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI

Performance

Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI

▶ REPLAY
15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.1 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
19.1 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
42 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
35 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
446 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
777 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1171 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data