Mercedes E class 2013 vs Opel Insignia 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 74 HP more power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Opel Insignia. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1320 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1660 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 940 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 E 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: | 4.88 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 4 cm longer than the Opel Insignia, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 500 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 40 litres more trunk space than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.3 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`330 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes E class is better rated in child safety tests. The Opel Insignia scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Insignia has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 8800 | |
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