Mercedes E class 2016 vs Opel Insignia 2017
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Mercedes E class is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Opel Insignia has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes E class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Opel Insignia can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes E class also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 | 1.5 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 - 435 HP | 110 - 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 - 700 NM | 250 - 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 - 8 seconds | 7.3 - 11.6 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 - 7.3 | 4.0 - 8.6 | |
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Mercedes E class petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than Opel Insignia. On average, a Mercedes E class with diesel engines consumes about the same amount of fuel per 100 km as a Opel Insignia. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 5 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage space. Mercedes E class has 65 litres less trunk space than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`321 | ~ 2`164 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 26 200 | 12 800 | |
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