Opel Insignia 2013 vs Mercedes E class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 74 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 200 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Insignia could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1290 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1590 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 850 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 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Insignia and Mercedes E class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1905 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Opel Insignia has 155 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| 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 E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`480 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes E class is better rated in child safety tests. The Opel Insignia scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Insignia has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 12 800 | |
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