Opel Insignia 2018 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is more dynamic to drive. Opel Insignia engine produces 44 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.6 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Insignia consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 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`160 | 2`075 | |
| 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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