Mercedes E class 2016 vs Opel Insignia 2017
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 15 HP less power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Opel Insignia. Despite less power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 62 litres | |
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes GLC, Mercedes SLC | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes E class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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 |
no data | 1450 litres | |
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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: | 11.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.3 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`230 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Insignia has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 26 200 | 12 800 | |
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