Car comparison

Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.0 TurbovsMercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250

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

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Opel Insignia Hatchback (A)

2.0 Turbo

250 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2011-2013
VS

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246)

B 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2012-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.0 Turbo

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    897 km
    558 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Lightest
    1,475 kg
    3,252 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    143 g/km
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 TurboMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
Power
250hp186kW
211hp157kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,733kg3,821lb
1,475kg3,252lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
107.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
81.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
27.7s
Calculated
24.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t108kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
897km558mi
Calculated
820km509mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,830mm190in
4,359mm172in
Width
1,858mm73in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,557mm61in
Wheelbase
2,737mm108in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,549mm61in
Ground clearance
160mm6in
-
Trunk volume
520L
488L
Max trunk volume
1,465L
1,547L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
50L
CO2 emissions
184g/km
143g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.0 TurboMercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250PowerTorque
  • Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.0 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 Turbo5,300 rpm2,400-3,600 rpm5,550 rpm
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 TurboMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.7 s
24.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
211 hp
157 kW

Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.0 Turbo has 39 hp more than Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250 and Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.0 Turbo: 39 hp (29 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 Turbo
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 Turbo
1,733 kg
3,821 lb
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
1,475 kg
3,252 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 Turbo
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 Turbo7.5 s
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 2506.8 s

Although Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.0 Turbo has more power, Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250 and Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.0 Turbo: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 Turbo
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250 and Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.0 Turbo: 1.7 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
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 Turbo
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 Turbo
897 km
558 mi
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
820 km
509 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,830 mm
190.2 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,557 mm
61.3 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
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 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
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 Turbo
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.5 s
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.8 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
OpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 Turbo
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelInsignia Hatchback (A)2.0 TurboMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
Power
250 hp
186 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,733 kg
3,821 lb
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,830 mm
190.2 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,557 mm
61.3 in
Range score
897 km
558 mi
820 km
509 mi
CO2 score
184 g/km
143 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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
VehicleOpel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.0 TurboMercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Insignia Hatchback (A) 2.0 Turbo

  • Has 39 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 78 km (48 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 32 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250

  • Is 258 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 41 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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