Opel Insignia 2013 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 101 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 240 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Opel Insignia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1290 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1590 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Insignia is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1950 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Insignia has 155 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the Opel Insignia uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`565 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Opel Insignia scores higher in safety tests, but Mercedes E class is better rated in child safety tests. The Mercedes E class scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Insignia, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 9400 | |
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