Mercedes CLS 2014 vs Opel Insignia 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLS and Opel Insignia have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.8 | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLS consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLS 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) | 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 CLS) 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. | |||
| Mercedes CLS 2014 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: | 4.95 m | 4.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.51 m | |
| Mercedes CLS is 4 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 476 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1665 litres | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage space. Mercedes CLS has 84 litres less trunk space than the Opel Insignia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Insignia (by 115 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.3 metres less than that of the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`370 | 2`270 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 26 200 | 13 000 | |
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