Opel Insignia 2009 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 101 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 240 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Opel Insignia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 1090 km with real consumption | 930 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 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 | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Insignia is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1530 litres | 1950 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Insignia has 155 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the Opel Insignia uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 420 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`265 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Mercedes E class 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 (€): | 4400 | 8000 | |
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