The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 4x4 (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)

€ 37,000
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 4x4 (08 - 09) Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
€ 37,400
 Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 37,000
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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.6 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes C 280.
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Mercedes C 280
59
Blueprint Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 4x4 (08 - 09)
73.1
82
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 4x4 (08 - 09)
107.8
190.2
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
190.2 in
Length
180.6 in
107.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Mercedes C 280
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 4x4 (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.35 %
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)

General

Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Mercedes C 280
G09
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
187 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280

Performance

Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Mercedes C 280
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

▶ REPLAY
17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
17.72 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
36 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
659 mi
Range
446 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
659 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
174.3 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
135.8 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo 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