Mercedes CLS 2012 vs Opel Insignia 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 135 HP more power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 320 NM more than Opel Insignia. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLS could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Mercedes CLS 2012 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes CLS 2012 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.52 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger, but lower. Mercedes CLS is 5 cm longer than the Opel Insignia, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 590 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1550 litres | 1530 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLS has 50 litres more trunk space than the Opel Insignia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes CLS (by 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.3 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`495 kg | 2`265 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`970 kg | 1`610 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 525 kg | 655 kg | |
| Mercedes CLS load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 25 procentiem less than Opel Insignia. Therefore, Opel Insignia is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 000 | 3400 | |
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