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Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) · Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6vsMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6

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

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Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) · Facelift 2013

OPC 2.8 V6

325 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014

CLS 400 V6

333 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    195 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    702 km
    436 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
Power
325hp242kW
333hp248kW
Torque
435Nm321lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,865kg4,112lb
1,915kg4,222lb
Gross weight
2,475kg5,456lb
2,440kg5,379lb
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.8s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
57.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
18.8s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
642km399mi
Calculated
702km436mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,908mm193in
4,953mm195in
Width
1,858mm73in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,520mm60in
1,419mm56in
Wheelbase
2,737mm108in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,596mm63in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,629mm64in
Trunk volume
540L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,530L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
59L
CO2 emissions
255g/km
195g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6PowerTorque
  • Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V65,250 rpm5,250 rpm5,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V65,250-6,000 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.8 s
17.3 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
178 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 has 8 hp more than Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 Sports Tourer (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
270 km/h
168 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 and Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6 and Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6: 2.5 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 Sports Tourer (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
325 hp
242 kW
6.0 s
270 km/h
168 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.4 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
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,908 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,520 mm
59.8 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,953 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,419 mm
55.9 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
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 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 Sports Tourer (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
6.0 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.4 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 Sports Tourer (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 400 V6
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 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
5.4 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
1,915 kg
4,222 lb
Fuel consumption
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,908 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,520 mm
59.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,953 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,419 mm
55.9 in
Range score
642 km
399 mi
702 km
436 mi
CO2 score
255 g/km
195 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleOpel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 400 V6

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 45 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 60 km (37 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 60 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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