The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 Turbo (08 - 13)

€ 37,400
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 32,500
 Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 Turbo (08 - 13) Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 9.6 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo.
Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
59
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 Turbo (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 280 (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 Turbo (08 - 13)
107.8
190.2
180.6 in
Length
190.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.35 %
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 Turbo (08 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
W204
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
217 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
217 hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo

Performance

Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.27 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
15.27 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
28 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
35 mpg
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
446 mi
Range
518 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
518 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
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).
159.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
159.2 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia 2.0 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