Opel Insignia 2008 vs Mercedes E class 2006
| 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 | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Opel Insignia engine produces 10 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Opel Insignia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Insignia consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Insignia consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km with real consumption | 840 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | Used also on Mercedes C klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Insignia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
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Opel Insignia is larger. Opel Insignia is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Insignia is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1010 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Insignia has 40 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Insignia is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Opel Insignia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| 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 (€): | 4800 | 6000 | |
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