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Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) 2.8 V6 TurbovsMercedes-Benz R-class (W251) · Facelift 2010 R 350 V6

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

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Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A)

2.8 V6 Turbo

260 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2009-2013
VS

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) · Facelift 2010

R 350 V6

272 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2010-2012

Comparison overview

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Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    475 Nm
    350 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,853 kg
    4,085 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    140 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    265 g/km
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 TurboMercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
Power
260hp194kW
272hp203kW
Torque
475Nm350lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,853kg4,085lb
2,105kg4,641lb
Gross weight
2,520kg5,556lb
2,840kg6,261lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
86.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
90.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
24.6s
Calculated
35.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
256Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
166Nm/t111lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
619km385mi
Calculated
672km418mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,908mm193in
4,922mm194in
Width
1,858mm73in
1,922mm76in
Height
1,520mm60in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,737mm108in
2,980mm117in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,661mm65in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,651mm65in
Ground clearance
160mm6in
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Trunk volume
540L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,530L
1,950L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
80L
CO2 emissions
265g/km
279g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) 2.8 V6 TurboMercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6PowerTorque
  • Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 Turbo5,500 rpm1,900-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V66,000 rpm2,400-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 TurboMercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.6 s
35.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
260 hp
194 kW
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 has 12 hp more than Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
1,853 kg
4,085 lb
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
2,105 kg
4,641 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)2.8 V6 Turbo
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 Turbo7.3 s
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V68.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 has more power, Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6: 1.0 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)2.8 V6 Turbo
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6: 0.6 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 Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
619 km
385 mi
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
672 km
418 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
OpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
260 hp
194 kW
7.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW
8.3 s
230 km/h
143 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)2.8 V6 Turbo
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 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)2.8 V6 Turbo
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo 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)2.8 V6 Turbo
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
7.3 s
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
8.3 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 Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 Turbo
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelInsignia Sports Tourer (A)2.8 V6 TurboMercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,853 kg
4,085 lb
2,105 kg
4,641 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Range score
619 km
385 mi
672 km
418 mi
CO2 score
265 g/km
279 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 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 Sports Tourer (A) 2.8 V6 TurboMercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (A) 2.8 V6 Turbo

  • Has 125 Nm more
  • Is 252 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 14 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 53 km (33 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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