The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 (08 - 12)
€ 47,200

€ 23,500

€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 1.6.
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Opel Insignia 1.6
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
190.2
184.5 in
Length
190.2 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Opel Insignia 1.6
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
467 lb
12.35 %

General
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Opel Insignia 1.6
W205
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Opel Insignia 1.6
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
228 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
228 hp
113 hp
Opel Insignia 1.6
553 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
553 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 1.6
Performance
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Opel Insignia 1.6
152 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 1.6
▶ REPLAY
16.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.33 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
16.58 lb/hp
29.33 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Opel Insignia 1.6
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
65 mpg
32 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6
60 mpg
city
23 mpg
69 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
863 mi
Range
588 mi
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
863 mi
588 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6
Environmental Impact
74 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).
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
74 kWh
140.2 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Opel Insignia 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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