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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6vsOpel Insignia Sedan (A) · Facelift 2013 2.0

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

E 350 BlueTEC V6

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2016
VS

Opel Insignia Sedan (A) · Facelift 2013

2.0

250 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2017

Comparison overview

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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
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    983 km
    611 mi
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 20132.0
Power
258hp192kW
250hp186kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,538kg3,391lb
Gross weight
2,460kg5,423lb
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
69.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
21.0s
Calculated
23.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
337Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
983km611mi
Calculated
972km604mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,879mm192in
4,842mm191in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,856mm73in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,737mm108in
Front track
1,598mm63in
1,587mm62in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,590mm63in
Trunk volume
490L
500L
Max trunk volume-
1,015L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
70L
CO2 emissions-
169g/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) Facelift 2013 2.0PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6: Power / Torque
  • Opel Insignia Sedan (A) Facelift 2013 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V63,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 20132.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.0 s
23.3 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
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
162 km/h
100 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
258 hp
192 kW
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 20132.0
250 hp
186 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6 has 8 hp more than Opel Insignia Sedan (A) Facelift 2013 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Opel Insignia Sedan (A) Facelift 2013 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6: 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)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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
1,840 kg
4,057 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V66.6 s
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 20132.07.5 s

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) Facelift 2013 2.0: 0.9 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
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 20132.0
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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) Facelift 2013 2.0: 1.2 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
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
983 km
611 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
258 hp
192 kW
6.6 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
Power
258 hp
192 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)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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 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
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.6 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 20132.0
Power
258 hp
192 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 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
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
1,538 kg
3,391 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
4,842 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
983 km
611 mi
972 km
604 mi
CO2 score
-
169 g/km
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6Opel Insignia Sedan (A) Facelift 2013 2.0
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 km (7 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Opel Insignia Sedan (A) Facelift 2013 2.0

  • Is 302 kg lighter
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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