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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015 A 250vsOpel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015

A 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018
VS

Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B)

GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo

210 hp1956 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboHatchback2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    154 g/km
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo
Power
211hp157kW
210hp157kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,697kg3,741lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
2,315kg5,104lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
76.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
95.5s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
25.7s
Calculated
34.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
283Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
848km527mi
Calculated
849km528mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,956cc119cu in
Length
4,299mm169in
4,910mm193in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,863mm73in
Height
1,433mm56in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,829mm111in
Front track
1,553mm61in
1,607mm63in
Rear track
1,552mm61in
1,610mm63in
Ground clearance
93mm4in
-
Trunk volume
341L
490L
Max trunk volume
1,157L
1,450L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
62L
CO2 emissions
154g/km
192g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurboPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250: Power / Torque
  • Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo4,000 rpm1,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.7 s
34.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
211 hp
157 kW
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo
210 hp
157 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250 has 1 hp more than Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo.

The biggest power difference is between Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo
1,697 kg
3,741 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
240 km/h
149 mph
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo
233 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 2506.4 s
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250 and Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo: 1.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250 and Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo: 0.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
848 km
527 mi
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo
849 km
528 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.4 s
240 km/h
149 mph
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo
210 hp
157 kW
7.8 s
233 km/h
145 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,910 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.4 s
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo
Power
211 hp
157 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,697 kg
3,741 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,910 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
848 km
527 mi
849 km
528 mi
CO2 score
154 g/km
192 g/km
Trunk score
341 L
12.0 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Is 267 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 38 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) GSi 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Has 1 km (1 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 149 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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