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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6vsOpel Insignia Sedan (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo

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

E 350 BlueTEC V6

252 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2014
VS

Opel Insignia Sedan (A)

2.8 V6 Turbo

260 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2008-2013

Comparison overview

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,810 kg
    3,990 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,054 km
    655 mi
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
Power
252hp188kW
260hp194kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Gross weight
2,440kg5,379lb
2,315kg5,104lb
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
69.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
72.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
21.0s
Calculated
22.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
343Nm/t229lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,054km655mi
Calculated
642km399mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu 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
490L
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 350 BlueTEC V6Opel Insignia Sedan (A) 2.8 V6 TurboPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC 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 350 BlueTEC V63,600 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,850 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 350 BlueTEC V6OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.0 s
22.0 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
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
165 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC 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 350 BlueTEC V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC 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 350 BlueTEC V6
620 Nm
457 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 350 BlueTEC V6
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
1,810 kg
3,990 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 350 BlueTEC 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 350 BlueTEC V66.6 s
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo6.9 s

Although Opel Insignia Sedan (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6 and Opel Insignia Sedan (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo: 0.3 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6 and Opel Insignia Sedan (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo: 5.3 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 350 BlueTEC V6
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
144 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
1,054 km
655 mi
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
642 km
399 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
252 hp
188 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
260 hp
194 kW
6.9 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 350 BlueTEC V6
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 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/h6.9 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 350 BlueTEC V6
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC 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 350 BlueTEC V6
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
6.6 s
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
6.9 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 350 BlueTEC V6
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6OpelInsignia Sedan (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
Power
252 hp
188 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 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
1,054 km
655 mi
642 km
399 mi
CO2 score
-
258 g/km
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 350 BlueTEC V6Opel Insignia Sedan (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6

  • Has 270 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 411 km (256 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Opel Insignia Sedan (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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