Mercedes C class 2013 vs Opel Insignia 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 44 HP less power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Opel Insignia. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.8 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 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 | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1665 litres | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 70 litres less trunk space than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.5 metres less than that of the Opel Insignia, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`045 | 2`160 | |
| 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 (€): | 15 200 | 13 000 | |
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