Mercedes E class 2009 vs Opel Insignia 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 11 HP more power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Opel Insignia. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | 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: | 4.90 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`305 | |
| 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 (€): | 8800 | 4600 | |
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