The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Opel Insignia Saloon OPC (09 - 13)
€ 42,000
€ 47,900
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,900
ⓘ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 24.4 cm shorter, 8.6 cm narrower and 5.4 cm lower than the Opel Insignia OPC.
Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia OPC
1444
1770
2008
1498
1856
2084
1770 mm
Width
1856 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2084 mm
1444 mm
Height
1498 mm
2760
4586
2737
4830
4586 mm
Length
4830 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2737 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia OPC
1635 kg
Kerb Weight
1810 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2315 kg
Weight Difference:
175 kg
9.67 %
General
Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia OPC
W204
Generation
G09
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia OPC
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.948
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
2792 CC
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
321 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 bhp
321 bhp
Opel Insignia OPC
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
435 NM
at 5250 rpm
Mercedes C 280
300 NM
435 NM
Opel Insignia OPC
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia OPC
151 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia OPC
▶ REPLAY
7.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.64 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
7.17 kg/bhp
5.64 kg/bhp
Opel Insignia OPC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia OPC
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes C 280
30 mpg
27 mpg
Opel Insignia OPC
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
37 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
436 mi
Range
410 mi
Mercedes C 280
436 mi
410 mi
Opel Insignia OPC
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).
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).
200.8 kWh
Mercedes C 280
178.2 kWh
200.8 kWh
Opel Insignia OPC
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia OPC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
500 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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