Opel Insignia 2017 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
| Opel Insignia engine produces 40 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Mercedes C class. Despite the higher power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 4.4 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Insignia consumes 2.7 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 405 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
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: | 560 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1665 litres | no data | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage capacity. Opel Insignia has 70 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Opel Insignia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`380 | 2`190 | |
| 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 (€): | 13 000 | 15 200 | |
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