Mercedes E class 2009 vs Opel Insignia 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 101 HP more power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 240 NM more than Opel Insignia. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 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 E class consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Insignia 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.52 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 1 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 695 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | 1530 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 155 litres more trunk space than the Opel Insignia. The Opel Insignia may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 420 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.3 metres more than that of the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`565 | 2`265 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Mercedes E class scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Insignia, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 4400 | |
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