The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 4x4 Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 42,000
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 38,600
 Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 4x4 Automatic (11 - 13) Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600

ⓘ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 BiTurbo CDTI.
Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
59
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 4x4 Automatic (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 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 4x4 Automatic (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 BiTurbo CDTI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3942 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5093 lb
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
337 lb
8.55 %
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 4x4 Automatic (11 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
W204
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic 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 272.948
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
151 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 280
25 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
18 mpg
city
28 mpg
33 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
436 mi
Range
680 mi
Mercedes C 280
436 mi
680 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes C 280
178.2 kWh
131.6 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 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
1151 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data