The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 30,400
€ 37,400
€ 30,400
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 1.6 CDTI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.1 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes C 280.
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
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
190.6
108.7
180.6
190.6 in
Length
180.6 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
Mercedes C 280
3578 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.19 %
General
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
Mercedes C 280
G09
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four diesel 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
134 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
Mercedes C 280
124 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 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
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26.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
26.7 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
47 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
36 mpg
city
18 mpg
57 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
870 mi
Range
446 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
870 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
102.8 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 1.6 CDTI
102.8 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
