The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

€ 30,400
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17) Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
€ 42,000
 Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000

ⓘ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
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17)
73.1
82
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
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
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17)
107.8
190.6
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
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
3605 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Opel Insignia Sedan 1.6 CDTI Automatic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.72 %
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic 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 272.948
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
151 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

▶ REPLAY
26.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
26.7 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
47 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 280
36 mpg
city
18 mpg
57 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
870 mi
Range
436 mi
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
870 mi
436 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).
178.2 kWh
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
102.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 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