The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 39,800
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 38,500
 Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 Turbo 4x4 Automatic (11 - 13) Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500

ⓘ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 2.0 Turbo.
Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
59
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 Turbo 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 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 Turbo 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 Turbo
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5016 lb
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.02 %
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 Turbo 4x4 Automatic (11 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia 2.0 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)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
247 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
247 hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo

Performance

Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
15.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.8 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.23 lb/hp
15.8 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
26 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
34 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
446 mi
Range
478 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
478 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 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).
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
172.4 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data