Opel Insignia 2017 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
| Opel Insignia and Mercedes C class have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 4.4 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Insignia consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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: | 4.99 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.46 m | |
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Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 28 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 5 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1665 litres | no data | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage capacity. Opel Insignia has 70 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Opel Insignia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| 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 (€): | 13 800 | 16 200 | |
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