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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45vsOpel Insignia Hatchback (A) · Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6

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

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176)

AMG A 45

360 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2015
VS

Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) · Facelift 2013

OPC 2.8 V6

325 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    360 hp
    268 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    243 hp/t
    181 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    789 km
    490 mi
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
Power
360hp268kW
325hp242kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
435Nm321lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,765kg3,891lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
2,355kg5,192lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
80.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
Calculated
21.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
184hp/t137kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
246Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
789km490mi
Calculated
654km407mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,792cc170cu in
Length
4,359mm172in
4,842mm191in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,858mm73in
Height
1,417mm56in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,737mm108in
Front track
1,557mm61in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,561mm61in
1,587mm62in
Trunk volume
341L
530L
Max trunk volume
1,157L
1,470L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
70L
CO2 emissions-
251g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45: Power / Torque
  • Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 456,000 rpm2,250-5,000 rpm6,700 rpm
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V65,250 rpm5,250 rpm5,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
21.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
360 hp
268 kW
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
325 hp
242 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45 has 35 hp more than Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
435 Nm
321 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
1,765 kg
3,891 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)AMG A 45
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)AMG A 454.6 s
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V66.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45 and Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6: 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)AMG A 45
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45 and Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6: 3.6 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)AMG A 45
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
789 km
490 mi
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
654 km
407 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
360 hp
268 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
325 hp
242 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)AMG A 45
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,842 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 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)AMG A 45
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45 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)AMG A 45
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
4.6 s
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
6.0 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)AMG A 45
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
Power
360 hp
268 kW
325 hp
242 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
435 Nm
321 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,842 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
789 km
490 mi
654 km
407 mi
CO2 score
-
251 g/km
Trunk score
341 L
12.0 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Is 285 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 59 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 135 km (84 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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