The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 Turbo (08 - 13)
€ 47,600

€ 30,800

€ 47,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 350 CDI 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 1.6 Turbo.
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.8 %

General
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
W204
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.832
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
228 hp
178 hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
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17.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17.02 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
34 mpg
34 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
40 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
586 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
586 mi
621 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
144 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).
132.6 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
144 kWh
132.6 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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