The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 37,400
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 33,300
 Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 13) Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300

ⓘ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, 3.4 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
59
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 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 ecoFlex (11 - 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3556 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.6 %
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.39 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
16.39 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
31 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
446 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
572 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
144 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
144 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data