Mercedes E class 2009 vs Opel Insignia 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 44 HP more power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Opel Insignia. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.7 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 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 E class) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 4 cm longer than the Opel Insignia, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 40 litres more trunk space than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.9 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`390 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 (€): | 9800 | 4600 | |
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