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 | 7.5 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 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 7.6 | |
| 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 1.6 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 240 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 | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 1090 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Insignia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes E klase 2009 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes E klase 2009 3.0 engine | |||
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`565 | |
| 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 (€): | 4000 | 8400 | |
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