The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 44,800

€ 35,200

€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 300 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI.
Mercedes C 300
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
56.8
71.3
79.5
59
73.1
82
71.3 in
Width
73.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.8 in
Height
59 in
111.8
184.5
107.8
190.6
184.5 in
Length
190.6 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3668 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4839 lb

Weight Difference:
317 lb
8.64 %

General
Mercedes C 300
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
W205
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
192 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 300
242 hp
192 hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 300
273 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Performance
Mercedes C 300
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
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13.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.1 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
13.85 lb/hp
19.1 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes C 300
37 mpg
42 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
53 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
651 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes C 300
651 mi
777 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 300
119.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1171 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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