The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 4x4 Automatic (08 - 09)

€ 39,800
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 38,600
 Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 4x4 Automatic (08 - 09) Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
€ 39,800
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 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
59
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 4x4 Automatic (08 - 09)
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 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 4x4 Automatic (08 - 09)
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
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.58 %
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 4x4 Automatic (08 - 09)

General

Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
W204
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
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 272.947
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
187 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
187 hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 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
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
31 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
18 mpg
city
No data
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
446 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
565 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
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).
158.4 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
158.4 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 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
1140 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data