Mercedes C class 2013 vs Opel Insignia 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 40 HP less power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Opel Insignia. Despite less power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 7.2 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 2.8 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 420 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
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, if possible |
1510 litres | 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Insignia (by 155 litres). | |||
| 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: | 2`190 kg | 2`380 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`615 kg | 1`732 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 575 kg | 648 kg | |
| Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem less than Opel Insignia. Therefore, Opel Insignia is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 16 400 | 10 600 | |
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