The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09) vs. Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI Automatic (09 - 13)
€ 39,200

€ 29,800

€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.1 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI.
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI
57.4
69.7
79.1
59.8
73.1
82
69.7 in
Width
73.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.4 in
Height
59.8 in
108.7
181.1
107.8
193.2
181.1 in
Length
193.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3821 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
293 lb
7.67 %

General
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI
S204
Generation
G09
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
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
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
228 hp
128 hp
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI
Performance
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
15.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.85 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
15.47 lb/hp
29.85 lb/hp
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
25 mpg
42 mpg
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI
17 mpg
city
31 mpg
34 mpg
highway
51 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
436 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
436 mi
777 mi
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 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).
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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
178.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










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