The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. Opel Insignia Sedan 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 Automatic (08 - 13)
€ 60,200

€ 41,400

€ 60,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 43 AMG 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 2.8 V6 Turbo.
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
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 43 AMG
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.64 %

General
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
W205
Generation
G09
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
362 hp
256 hp
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
384 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Performance
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
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10.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.59 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
10.29 lb/hp
15.59 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
30 mpg
21 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
38 mpg
highway
31 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
526 mi
Range
395 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
526 mi
395 mi
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
208.4 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
147.7 kWh
208.4 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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