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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300vsOpel Insignia Sedan (A) · Facelift 2013 2.0

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 300

245 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2016
VS

Opel Insignia Sedan (A) · Facelift 2013

2.0

250 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    157 g/km
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Opel Insignia Sedan (A) Facelift 2013 2.0

  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    972 km
    604 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 20132.0
Power
245hp183kW
250hp186kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,538kg3,391lb
Gross weight
2,095kg4,619lb
2,175kg4,795lb
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
59.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
18.4s
Calculated
23.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
971km603mi
Calculated
972km604mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,842mm191in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,856mm73in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,737mm108in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,587mm62in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,590mm63in
Trunk volume
480L
500L
Max trunk volume-
1,015L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
70L
CO2 emissions
157g/km
169g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300Opel Insignia Sedan (A) Facelift 2013 2.0PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300: Power / Torque
  • Opel Insignia Sedan (A) Facelift 2013 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 3005,500 rpm1,300-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 20132.05,300-5,500 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 20132.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.4 s
23.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
162 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
245 hp
183 kW
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 20132.0
250 hp
186 kW

Opel Insignia Sedan (A) Facelift 2013 2.0 has 5 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300 and Opel Insignia Sedan (A) Facelift 2013 2.0: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 20132.0
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 20132.0
1,538 kg
3,391 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-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 20132.0
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-BenzC-class (W205)C 3005.9 s
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 20132.07.5 s

Although Opel Insignia Sedan (A) Facelift 2013 2.0 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300 and Opel Insignia Sedan (A) Facelift 2013 2.0: 1.6 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-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 20132.0
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 20132.0
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
971 km
603 mi
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 20132.0
972 km
604 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
245 hp
183 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 20132.0
250 hp
186 kW
7.5 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-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 20132.0
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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 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-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 20132.0
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300 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-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.9 s
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 20132.0
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.5 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-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 20132.0
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 20132.0
Power
245 hp
183 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,538 kg
3,391 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,842 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
971 km
603 mi
972 km
604 mi
CO2 score
157 g/km
169 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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 C-class (W205) C 300Opel Insignia Sedan (A) Facelift 2013 2.0
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300

  • Is 83 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 12 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Opel Insignia Sedan (A) Facelift 2013 2.0

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 2 km (1 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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