Mercedes C class 2013 vs Opel Insignia 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes C class and Opel Insignia have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Insignia) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.51 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 28 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 532 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 42 litres less trunk space than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | 2`240 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Insignia has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 19 200 | 13 800 | |
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