Mercedes CLS 2014 vs Opel Insignia 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 40 HP more power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Opel Insignia. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1590 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 940 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: | 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 | 4.91 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 4 cm longer than the Opel Insignia, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 476 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | no data | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLS has 64 litres less trunk space than the Opel Insignia. This could mean that the Mercedes CLS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| 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 (kg): | 2`370 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 26 200 | 7800 | |
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