Opel Insignia 2009 vs Mercedes E class 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 44 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Insignia consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Insignia consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 1040 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes E 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: | 4.91 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 |
1530 litres | 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 375 litres). | |||
| 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`290 | 2`480 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes E class scores higher in safety tests. The Opel Insignia scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Insignia, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 12 800 | |
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