The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Gasoline) (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 28,400

€ 37,400

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.6 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes C 280.
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Mercedes C 280
59
73.1
82
56.9
69.7
79.1
73.1 in
Width
69.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
59 in
Height
56.9 in
107.8
190.2
108.7
180.6
190.2 in
Length
180.6 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Mercedes C 280
3463 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.01 %

General
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Mercedes C 280
G09
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.947

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
138 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Mercedes C 280
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280
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25.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
25.09 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
40 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
49 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
737 mi
Range
446 mi
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
737 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
174.3 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
111.8 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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