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Opel Insignia Sedan (A) · Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6

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

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Opel Insignia Sedan (A) · Facelift 2013

OPC 2.8 V6

325 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2013-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 400 V6

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    212 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    846 km
    526 mi
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
Power
325hp242kW
333hp248kW
Torque
435Nm321lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,735kg3,825lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,315kg5,104lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.0s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
50.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
660km410mi
Calculated
846km526mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,842mm191in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,858mm73in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,737mm108in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,570mm62in
Trunk volume
500L
480L
Max trunk volume
1,015L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
66L
CO2 emissions
249g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Opel Insignia Sedan (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6PowerTorque
  • Opel Insignia Sedan (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V65,250 rpm5,250 rpm5,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V65,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.3 s
15.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
110 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
325 hp
242 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6 has 8 hp more than Opel Insignia Sedan (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Opel Insignia Sedan (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
435 Nm
321 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
1,570 kg
3,461 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 Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V66.0 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V65.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6 and Opel Insignia Sedan (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6: 0.8 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 Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6 and Opel Insignia Sedan (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6: 2.8 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 Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
660 km
410 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
846 km
526 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
325 hp
242 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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

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 Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6 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 Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
6.0 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
5.2 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 Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 400 V6
Power
325 hp
242 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
435 Nm
321 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
660 km
410 mi
846 km
526 mi
CO2 score
249 g/km
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleOpel Insignia Sedan (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 400 V6

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 45 Nm more
  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 186 km (115 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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