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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 300 V6vsOpel Insignia Sedan (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 300 V6

252 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2013-2014
VS

Opel Insignia Sedan (A)

2.8 V6 Turbo

260 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2008-2013

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    152 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    843 km
    524 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
Power
252hp188kW
260hp194kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,843kg4,063lb
Gross weight
2,300kg5,071lb
2,365kg5,214lb
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
72.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
22.2s
Calculated
22.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
843km524mi
Calculated
603km375mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
2,792cc170cu in
Length
4,879mm192in
4,830mm190in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,858mm73in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,737mm108in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,587mm62in
Ground clearance-
160mm6in
Trunk volume
540L
500L
Max trunk volume-
1,010L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
70L
CO2 emissions-
258g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6Opel Insignia Sedan (A) 2.8 V6 TurboPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6: Power / Torque
  • Opel Insignia Sedan (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V66,500 rpm3,500-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo5,500 rpm1,900-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.2 s
22.7 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
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
252 hp
188 kW
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
260 hp
194 kW

Opel Insignia Sedan (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo has 8 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6 and Opel Insignia Sedan (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
1,843 kg
4,063 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V67.1 s
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo7.1 s

Although Opel Insignia Sedan (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6 and Opel Insignia Sedan (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo: 4.6 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
843 km
524 mi
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
603 km
375 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
252 hp
188 kW
7.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
260 hp
194 kW
7.1 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 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
4,830 mm
190.2 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.1 s
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
7.1 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 300 V6OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
Power
252 hp
188 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,843 kg
4,063 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,830 mm
190.2 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
843 km
524 mi
603 km
375 mi
CO2 score
-
258 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6Opel Insignia Sedan (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 300 V6

  • Is 183 kg lighter
  • Uses 4.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 239 km (149 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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