The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 CDTI 4x4 (10 - 13)

€ 42,000
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 33,400
 Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 CDTI 4x4 (10 - 13) Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400

ⓘ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 CDTI.
Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
59
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 CDTI 4x4 (10 - 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 CDTI 4x4 (10 - 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 CDTI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.07 %
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 CDTI 4x4 (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia 2.0 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 manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
158 hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI

Performance

Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 280
25 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
33 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
436 mi
Range
750 mi
Mercedes C 280
436 mi
750 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
178.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
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