Opel Insignia 2013 vs Mercedes CLS 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 40 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Due to the lower power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1290 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1590 km on highway | 1430 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 CLS) 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. | |||
| Mercedes CLS 2014 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: | 4.91 m | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.42 m | |
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Opel Insignia is smaller, but higher. Opel Insignia is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Insignia is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 476 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1550 litres | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Opel Insignia has 64 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. The Mercedes CLS may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`370 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 26 600 | |
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