Mercedes E class 2006 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: | 170 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Opel Insignia. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 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 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes C 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. Opel Insignia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.50 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller. Mercedes E class is 1 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1010 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 40 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.5 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`140 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above 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 (€): | 6000 | 4800 | |
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