The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Sedan 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 Automatic (08 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
€ 41,400
€ 36,200
€ 41,400
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 2.8 V6 Turbo 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 2.8 V6 Turbo
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 2.8 V6 Turbo
Mercedes C 230
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
14.91 %
General
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Mercedes C 230
G09
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Mercedes C 230
V6 gasoline 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
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
256 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230
258 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
258 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230
Performance
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Mercedes C 230
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
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15.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.89 lb/hp
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
15.59 lb/hp
16.89 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
21 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 230
14 mpg
city
18 mpg
31 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
395 mi
Range
450 mi
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
395 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
Environmental Impact
208.4 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 2.8 V6 Turbo
208.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Mercedes C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
