Car comparison

Opel Insignia Sedan (A) · Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5

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 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2017
VS

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

E 400 V6 3.5

333 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    195 hp/t
    145 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    831 km
    516 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
Power
325hp242kW
333hp248kW
Torque
435Nm321lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,340kg5,159lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.4s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
52.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
17.9s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
654km407mi
Calculated
831km516mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,842mm191in
4,879mm192in
Width
1,858mm73in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,474mm58in
Wheelbase
2,737mm108in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,614mm64in
Trunk volume
500L
540L
Max trunk volume
1,015L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
59L
CO2 emissions
251g/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 E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5PowerTorque
  • Opel Insignia Sedan (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5: 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.55,250-6,000 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 s
15.8 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
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
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
183 km/h
114 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
333 hp
248 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 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 E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5: 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
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
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
1,710 kg
3,770 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
270 km/h
168 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.55.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 and Opel Insignia Sedan (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6: 0.7 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
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 and Opel Insignia Sedan (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6: 3.6 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
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 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
654 km
407 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
831 km
516 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
270 km/h
168 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
333 hp
248 kW
5.3 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
270 km/h
168 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-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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

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
270 km/h
168 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 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
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
6.0 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.3 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
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
Power
325 hp
242 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
435 Nm
321 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
5.3 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Range score
654 km
407 mi
831 km
516 mi
CO2 score
251 g/km
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleOpel Insignia Sedan (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 45 Nm more
  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 177 km (110 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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