The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85 (10 - 11)
€ 49,700

€ 33,500

€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.6 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85.
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
57
69.7
79.1
59
73.1
82
69.7 in
Width
73.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57 in
Height
59 in
108.7
180.6
107.8
190.2
180.6 in
Length
190.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
368 lb
10 %

General
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
W204
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.957
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
302 hp
217 hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
Performance
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
▶ REPLAY
12.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.27 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
12.19 lb/hp
15.27 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
32 mpg
20 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
24 mpg
city
14 mpg
40 mpg
highway
29 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
554 mi
Range
378 mi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
554 mi
378 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
364.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
140.2 kWh
364.4 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo Bio-Ethanol E85
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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