The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 (08 - 11)
€ 37,400
€ 38,300
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300
ⓘ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 2.8 V6 Turbo.
Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
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 280
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.35 %
General
Mercedes C 280
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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
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 272.947
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
256 hp
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
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15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.95 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
12.95 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
22 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
18 mpg
city
15 mpg
35 mpg
highway
30 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
446 mi
Range
399 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
399 mi
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 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).
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).
206.5 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
206.5 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 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
