Opel Insignia 2017 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 16 HP less power than Mercedes C class, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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 C 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.99 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.46 m | |
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Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 28 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 5 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 532 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage capacity. Opel Insignia has 42 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Insignia has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 800 | 19 400 | |
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