The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09) vs. Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 1.5 ECOTEC DI Turbo (17 - 18)
€ 39,200

€ 27,200

€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 15.2 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 1.5 ECOTEC DI Turbo.
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 1.5 ECOTEC DI Turbo
57.4
69.7
79.1
59.1
73.3
82.4
69.7 in
Width
73.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.4 in
Height
59.1 in
108.7
181.1
111.4
196.3
181.1 in
Length
196.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 1.5 ECOTEC DI Turbo
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3278 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.06 %

General
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 1.5 ECOTEC DI Turbo
S204
Generation
Z-B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 1.5 ECOTEC DI 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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
228 hp
138 hp
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 1.5 ECOTEC DI Turbo
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 1.5 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 1.5 ECOTEC DI Turbo
150 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 1.5 ECOTEC DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
15.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.75 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
15.47 lb/hp
23.75 lb/hp
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 1.5 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 1.5 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
25 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 1.5 ECOTEC DI Turbo
17 mpg
city
31 mpg
34 mpg
highway
49 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
436 mi
Range
664 mi
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
436 mi
664 mi
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 1.5 ECOTEC DI Turbo
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).
109.9 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
178.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 1.5 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 1.5 ECOTEC DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.1 cu ft