The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
€ 28,500

€ 36,200

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 230.
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mercedes C 230
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 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mercedes C 230
3556 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.53 %

General
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mercedes C 230
G09
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mercedes C 230
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.921

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
158 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230
Performance
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mercedes C 230
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230
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22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.89 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
22.51 lb/hp
16.89 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
55 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 230
44 mpg
city
18 mpg
64 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
1012 mi
Range
450 mi
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
1012 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
172.4 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
88.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mercedes C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 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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