The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Insignia Saloon 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 Automatic (08 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 41,400

€ 37,400

€ 41,400
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 2.8 V6 Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 24.4 cm longer, 8.6 cm wider and 5.4 cm taller than the Mercedes C 280.
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Mercedes C 280
1498
1856
2084
1444
1770
2008
1856 mm
Width
1770 mm
2084 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1498 mm
Height
1444 mm
2737
4830
2760
4586
4830 mm
Length
4586 mm
2737 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Mercedes C 280
1810 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
2330 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg

Weight Difference:
255 kg
14.09 %

General
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Mercedes C 280
G09
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Mercedes C 280
V6 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.947

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2792 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
256 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes C 280
350 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
350 NM
300 NM
Mercedes C 280
Performance
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Mercedes C 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec

Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280
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7.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.82 kg/bhp
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
7.07 kg/bhp
6.82 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
26 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 280
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
395 mi
Range
446 mi
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
395 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
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).
174.3 kWh
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
208.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
258 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
475 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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